Civil liberty can be established on no foundation of human reason which will not at the same time demonstrate the right of religious freedom.

Those who take oaths to politically powerful secret societies cannot be depended on for loyalty to a democratic republic.

His face is livid, gaunt his whole body, his breath is green with gall; his tongue drips poison.

I have to study politics and war so that my sons can study mathematics, commerce and agriculture, so their sons can study poetry, painting and music.

Of all persecuted sects, the Baptists stand forth as most prominent, simply and only because they aim at a more complete and thorough reform than any others ever attempted. They teach that Christ's kingdom is not of this world; that the church is not a national, political, or provincial establishment; but a congregation of holy men, separated from the world by the receiving of the Holy Spirit.

[I believe in the] rebuilding of Judea as an independent nation.

About one-half of the members of Congress are seekers for office at the nomination of the President. Of the remainder, at least one-half have some appointment or favor to ask for their relatives.