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

The true greatness of nations is in those qualities which constitute the greatness of the individual.

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.

Moral excellence is the bright consummate flower of all progress.

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.

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

I am without religious feeling.