A solemn and religious regard to spiritual and eternal things is an indispensable element of all true greatness.

Let it be borne on the flag under which we rally in every exigency, that we have one country, one constitution, one destiny.

Liberty exists in proportion to wholesome restraint; the more restraint on others to keep off from us, the more liberty we have.

Failure is more frequently from want of energy than want of capital.

Nothing is more deceptive or more dangerous than the pretence of a desire to simplify government. The simplest governments are despotisms; the next simplest, limited monarchies; but all republics, all governments of law, must impose numerous limitations and qualifications of authority, and give many positive and many qualified rights.

There is always room at the top.

Converse, converse, CONVERSE, with living men, face to face, mind to mind-that is one of the best sources of knowledge.