That doctrine of peace at any price has done more mischief than any I can well recall that have been afloat in this country. It has occasioned more wars than any of the most ruthless conquerors. It has disturbed and nearly destroyed that political equilibrium so necessary to the liberties and the welfare of the world.

It is well-known what a middleman is: he is a man who bamboozles one party and plunders the other.

Small things affects small minds.

We live in age of prudence. The leaders of the people now generally follow.

Change is inevitable. Change is constant.

The enterprise of America precedes that of Europe, as the industry of England precedes that of the rest of Europe.

The depositary of power is always unpopular.