We injure mysteries, which are matters of faith, by any attempt at explanation in order to make them matters of reason. Could they be explained, they would cease to be mysteries; and it has been well said that a thing is not necessarily against reason because it happens to be above it.

The most ridiculous of all animals is a proud priest; he cannot use his own tools without cutting his own fingers.

If we look backwards to antiquity it should be as those that are winning a race.

Neutrality is no favorite with Providence, for we are so formed that it is scarcely possible for us to stand neuter in our hearts, although we may deem it prudent to appear so in our actions

Liberty will not descend to a people; a people must raise themselves to liberty; it is a blessing that must be earned before it can be enjoyed.

We often pretend to fear what we really despise, and more often despise what we really fear.

That cowardice is incorrigible which the love of power cannot overcome.