Strive not with your superiors in argument, but always submit your judgment to others with modesty.

There is nothing that gives a man consequence, and renders him fit for command, like a support that renders him independent of everybody but the State he serves.

If they are good workmen, they may be from Asia, Africa or Europe; they may be Mahometans, Jews or Christians of any sect, or they may be Atheists.

It is impossible to reason without arriving at a Supreme Being. Religion is as necessary to reason, as reason is to religion.

A half-starved limping government, always moving upon crutches and tottering at every step.

Almighty and eternal Lord God, the great Creator of heaven and earth, and the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ; look down from heaven in pity and compassion upon me thy servant, who humbly prostrate myself before thee.

The marvel of all history is the patience with which men and women submit to burdens unnecessarily laid upon them by their governments.