It is one of the evils of democratical governments, that the people, not always seeing and frequently misled, must often feel before they can act.

It is yet to be decided whether the Revolution must ultimately be considered as a blessing or a curse: a blessing or a curse, not to the present age alone, for with our fate will the destiny of unborn millions be involved.

Do not let anyone claim tribute of American patriotism if they even attempt to remove religion from politics.

My death has not yet quite arrived, but it is near and inevitable as night follows day.

When once the woman has tempted us, and we have tasted the forbidden fruit, there is no such thing as checking our appetites, whatever the consequences may be.

A man's intentions should be allowed in some respects to plead for his actions.

We should amuse our evening hours of life in cultivating the tender plants, and bringing them to perfection, before they are transplanted to a happier clime.