There is but one straight course, and that is to seek truth and pursue it steadily

We must consult our means rather than our wishes.

But if the laws are to be so trampled upon with impunity, and a minority is to dictate to the majority, there is an end put at one stroke to republican government, and nothing but anarchy and confusion is to be expected thereafter.

A pack of jackasses led by a lion is superior to a pack of lions led by a jackass.

I earnestly pray that the Omnipotent Being who has not deserted the cause of America in the hour of its extremest hazard, will never yield so fair a heritage of freedom a prey to 'Anarchy' or 'Despotism'.

The name of American, which belongs to you, in your national capacity, must always exalt the just pride of Patriotism . . .

I heard the bullets whistle-- and believe me, there is something charming in the sound.