There is no calamity which a great nation can invite which equals that which follows a supine submission to wrong and injustice

It is better to be defeated standing for a high principle than to run by committing subterfuge.

It is no credit to me to do right. I am never under any temptation to do wrong!

Our citizens have the right to protection from the incompetency of public employees who hold their places solely as the reward of partisan service.

Well, my dear fellow what did you expect, champagne?

My greatest trials come through those professing to be near and attached friends, who expect things.

The ship of Democracy, which has weathered all storms, may sink through the mutiny of those aboard.