There is nothing in the world I hold in greater horror than to see a body moving against its head: and I shall be very careful notto ally myself with such a monster.

One man with a head on his shoulders is worth a dozen without.

Words are leaves, the substance consists of deeds, which are the true fruits of a good tree.

I will never be by violence constrained to do anything.

He who placed me in this seat will keep me here.

Eyes of youth have sharp sight but commonly not so deep as those of elder age.

This is the Lord's doing. And it is marvelous in our eyes.