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

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

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.

The gigantic intellect, the envious temper, the ravenous ambition and the rotten heart of Daniel Webster.

The law given from Sinai was a civil and municipal as well as a moral and religious code; it contained many statutes . . . of universal application-laws essential to the existence of men in society, and most of which have been enacted by every nation which ever professed any code of laws.

If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.

This mode of electioneering suited neither my taste nor my principles. I thought it equally unsuitable to my personal character and to the station in which I am placed.