Of all knaves the religious knave is the worst.

I never justify, sustain, or in any way or to any extent uphold this cruel, heartless, aimless unnecessary war.

A Republic without parties is a complete anomaly. The histories of all popular governments show absurd is the idea of their attempting to exist without parties.

The revenue of the country, levied almost insensibly to the taxpayer, goes on from year to year, increasing beyond either the interests or the prospective wants of the Government.

I find the remark, "Tis distance lends enchantment to the view" is no less true of the political than of the natural world.

You have summoned me in my weakness. You must sustain me in your strength.

Frequently the more trifling the subject, the more animated and protracted the discussion.