Chingachgook grasped the hand that, in the warmth of feeling, the scout had stretched across the fresh earth, and in that attitude of friendship these intrepid woodsmen bowed their heads together, while scalding tears fell to their feet, watering the grave of Uncas like drops of falling rain.
James F. CooperEquality, in a social sense, may be divided into that of condition and that of rights. Equality of condition is incompatible with civilization, and is found only to exist in those communities that are but slightly removed from the savage state. In practice, it can only mean a common misery.
James F. CooperWhenever the government of the United States shall break up, it will probably be in consequence of a false direction having been given to public opinion.
James F. CooperWhatever may be the changes produced by man, the eternal round of the seasons is unbroken.
James F. Cooper