[death]...the abyss from where no traveler is permitted to return
The U.S. is a Government which to bigotry gives no sanction, to persecution no assistance.
My ardent desire is, and my aim has been, to comply strictly with all our engagements, foreign and domestic, but to keep the United States free from political connections with every other country; to see that they may be independent of all and under the influence of none.
Father I cannot tell a lie. I did it with my little hatchet.
Like as a wise man in time of peace prepares for war.
The foolish and wicked practice of profane cursing and swearing...is a vice so mean and low, without any temptation, that every man of sense and character detests and despises it.