But a good patriot, and a true politician, always considers how he shall make the most of the existing materials of his country. A disposition, to preserve, and an ability to improve, taken together, would be my standard of a statesman. Everything else is vulgar in the conception, perilous in the execution.

The tyranny of a multitude is a multiplied tyranny.

Education is a nation's cheapest defence

My hold of the colonies is in the close affection which grows from common names, from kindred blood, from similar privileges, and equal protection. These are ties which, though light as air, are as strong as links of iron.

Restraint and discipline and examples of virtue and justice. These are the things that form the education of the world.

When you fear something, learn as much about it as you can. Knowledge conquers fear.

It has all the contortions of the sibyl without the inspiration.