It is not right or manly to lie even about Satan.

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

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

Of course I deprecate war, but if it is brought to my door the bringer will find me at home.

I would rather believe something and suffer for it, than to slide along into success without opinions.

The President is the last person in the world to know what the people really want and think.

If there is one thing upon this earth that mankind love and admire better than another, it is a brave man, - it is the man who dares to look the devil in the face and tell him he is a devil.