History is but the unrolled scroll of prophecy.

Ideas control the world.

The sin of slavery is one of which it may be said that without the shedding of blood there is no remission.

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

Poverty is uncomfortable; but nine times out of ten the best thing that can happen to a young man is to be tossed overboard and compelled to sink or swim.

The possession of great powers no doubt carries with it a comtempt for mere external show

Whatever I may believe in theology, I do not believe in the doctrine of vicarious atonement in politics.