Is it in destroying and pulling down that skill is displayed? The shallowest understanding, the rudest hand, is more than equal to that task.

I am convinced that we have a degree of delight, and that no small one, in the real misfortunes and pain of others

It is the function of a judge not to make but to declare the law, according to the golden mete-wand of the law and not by the crooked cord of discretion.

No men can act with effect who do not act in concert; no men can act in concert who do not act with confidence; no men can act with confidence who are not bound together with common opinions, common affections, and common interests.

The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.

Hypocrisy can afford to be magnificent in its promises, for never intending to go beyond promise, it costs nothing.

If any ask me what a free government is, I answer, that, for any practical purpose, it is what the people think so,and that they, and not I, are the natural, lawful, and competent judges of this matter.