Every unpunished murder takes away something from the security of every man's life

The materials of wealth are in the earth, in the seas, and in their natural and unaided productions.

What is valuable is not new, and what is new is not valuable.

Hold on, my friends, to the Constitution of your country and the government established under it. Leave evils which exist in some parts of the country, but which are beyond your control, to the all-wise direction of an over-ruling Providence. Perform those duties which are present, plain and positive. Respect the laws of your country.

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

Corruption of morals is rapid enough in any country without a bounty from government. And...the Chief Magistrate of the United States should be the last man to accelerate its progress.

It is my living sentiment, and by the blessing of God it shall be my dying sentiment, independence now and independence forever.