The most constructive way of resolving conflicts is to avoid them.

The ultimate foundation of a free society is the binding tie of cohesive sentiment.

Gratitude is one of the least articulate of the emotions, especially when it is deep.

It is hostile to a democratic system to involve the judiciary in the politics of the people.

Freedom of speech and of the press are essential to the enlightenment of a free people and in restraining those who wield power.

I don’t like a man to be too efficient. He’s likely to be not human enough.

Wisdom too often never comes, and so one ought not to reject it merely because it comes late.