Nothing from man's hands, nor law, nor constitution, can be final. Truth alone is final.

No true and permanent fame can be founded, except in labors which promote the happiness of mankind.

Moral excellence is the bright consummate flower of all progress.

I have never known a man who was sensual in his youth, who was high-minded when old.

Without security, civilization is cramped and dwarfed. Without security, there can be no freedom. Nor shall I say too much, when I declare that security, guarded of course by its offspring, freedom, is the true end and aim of government.

Whether the Union stands or falls, I believe the profession of arms will henceforth be more desirable and more respected than it has been hitherto.

The press, watchful with more than the hundred eyes of Argus, strong with more than the hundred arms of Briareus, not only guards all the conquests of civilization, but leads the way to future triumphs.