It is good to act as if. It is even better to grow to the point where it is no longer an act.

We are sure to be losers when we quarrel with ourselves; it is civil war.

Like the rainbow, peace rests upon the earth, but its arch is lost in heaven. Heaven bathes it in hues of light--it springs up amid tears and clouds--it is a reflection of the eternal sun--it is an assurance of calm--it is the sign of a great covenant between God and man--it is an emanation from the distant orb of immortal light.

By paying our other debts, we are equal with all mankind; but in refusing to pay a debt of revenge, we are superior.

There are two modes of establishing our reputation; to be praised by honest men, and to be abused by rogues.

No two things differ more than hurry and despatch. Hurry is the mark of a weak mind; despatch of a strong one.

Despotism can no more exist in a nation until the liberty of the press be destroyed than the night can happen before the sun is set.