There is a great reform required in the education and habits of females.

I have a fine lot of telescopes. I have one with which I can see the Mountains in the Moon.

Idleness is to the human mind like rust to iron

As for the Pope, I am too old to be frightened by his shadow, and am quite sure his shadow or Substance will do less harm to the liberties of my country than will a party, who seek to acquire political power by exciting religious bigotry in the minds of their duped followers.

In 1844, there was a balance of perhaps of a couple of thousand dollars on the cr side.

There is nothing I have to reflect on that gives me more satisfaction than the fact that my life is insured for the benefit of my Dear Wife and children.

I want to go where I can be of the most service to the general enterprise.