It is so obvious to every reasonable being that he did not make himself, and the world in which he inhabits could as little make itself, that the moment we begin to exercise the power of reflection, it seems impossible to escape the conviction that there is a Creator.

From the experience of the past we derive instructive lessons for the future.

The conflict between the principle of liberty and the fact of slavery is coming gradually to an issue. Slavery has now the power, and falls into convulsions at the approach of freedom.

Among the sentiments of most powerful operation upon the human heart, and most highly honorable to the human character, are those of veneration for our forefathers and of love for our posterity.

There is nothing so deep and nothing so shallow which political enmity will not turn to account.

It has been my custom for many years to read the Bible in its entirety once a year

Idleness is sweet, and its consequences are cruel.