All men recognize the right of revolution; that is, the right to refuse allegiance to, and to resist, the government, when its tyranny or its inefficiency are great and unendurable.

The words which express our faith and piety are not definite; yet they are significant and fragrant like frankincense to superior natures.

For things to change, we must change.

The man of genius knows what he is aiming at; nobody else knows. And he alone knows when something comes between him and his object. In the course of generations, however, men will excuse you for not doing as they do, if you will bring enough to pass in your own way.

Sobriety, severity, and self-respect are the foundations of all true sociality.

The sport of digging the bait is nearly equal to that of catching the fish, when one's appetite is not too keen.

Old deeds for old people, and new deeds for new.