Concord River is remarkable for the gentleness of its current, which is scarcely perceptible, and some have referred to its influence the proverbial moderation of the inhabitants of Concord, as exhibited in the Revolution, and on later occasions.

Let every man make known what kind of government would command his respect, and that will be one step toward obtaining it.

Men do not fail commonly for want of knowledge, but for want of prudence to give wisdom the preference.

We are accustomed to say, that the mass of men are unprepared; but improvement is slow, because the few are not materially wiser or better than the many.

Each thought that is welcomed and recorded is a nest egg, by the side of which more will be laid.

A nation may be ever so civilized and yet lack wisdom.

Morning is when I am awake and there is a dawn in me.