The more sincere we are in our belief, as a rule, the less demonstrative we are.

A man that is afraid is never a man.

The most dangerous people are the ignorant.

Liberty is the soul's right to breathe and, when it cannot take a long breath, laws are girdled too tight.

A man in the right, with God on his side, is in the majority, though he be alone, for God is multitudinous above all populations of the earth.

The pen is the tongue of the hand; a silent utterer of words for the eye.

As flowers carry dewdrops, trembling on the edges of the petals, and ready to fall at the first waft of wind or brush of bird, so the heart should carry its beaded words of thanksgiving; and at the first breath of heavenly flavor, let down the shower, perfumed with the heart's gratitude.