I favor the policy of economy, not because I wish to save money, but because I wish to save people.

Collecting more taxes than is absolutely necessary is legalized robbery.

If all men are created equal, that is final. If they are endowed with inalienable rights, that is final. If governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed, that is final. No advance, no progress can be made beyond these propositions.

To live under the American Constitution is the greatest political privilege that was ever accorded to the human race.

I love Vermont because of her hills and valleys, her scenery and invigorating climate, but most of all because of her indomitable people. They are a race of pioneers who have almost beggared themselves to serve others. If the spirit of liberty should vanish in other parts of the union and support of our institutions should languish, it could all be replenished from the generous store held by the people of this brave little state of Vermont.

The strength of a country is the strength of its religious convictions.

Self-government means self support.