History is philosophy teaching by example, and also warning; its two eyes are geography and chronology.

The chief duty of government is to keep the peace and stand out of the sunshine of the people.

The civil service can never be placed on a satisfactory basis until it is regulated by law.

I am trying to do two things: dare to be a radical and not a fool, which is a matter of no small difficulty.

The separation of Church and State in everything relating to taxation should be absolute.

I never meet a ragged boy in the street without feeling that i may owe him a salute, for I know not what possibilities may be buttoned up under his coat.

We can not overestimate the fervent love of liberty, the intelligent courage, and the sum of common sense with which our fathers made the great experiment of self-government.