There are only two creatures of value on the face of the earth: those with the commitment, and those who require the commitment of others.

There never was yet a people who must not have somebody or something to represent the dignity of the state.

The Hebrews have done more to civilize men than any other nation: The doctrine of a supreme, intelligent sovereign of the universe, I believe to be the great essential principle of all morality, and consequently of all civilization.

Be not intimidated... nor suffer yourselves to be wheedled out of your liberties by any pretense of politeness, delicacy, or decency. These, as they are often used, are but three different names for hypocrisy, chicanery and cowardice.

The executive shall never exercise the legislative and judicial powers, or either of them, to the end that it may be a government of laws and not of men.

The appearance of religion only on Sunday proves that it is only an appearance.

Slavery is a foul contagion in the human character.