As for the differences of opinion upon speculative questions, if we wait till they are reconciled, the action of human affairs must be suspended forever. But neither are we to look for perfection in any one man, nor for agreement among many.

It is the coward who fawns upon those above him. It is the coward who is insolent whenever he dares be so.

The integrity of men is to be measured by their conduct, not by their professions.

The injustice done to an individual is sometimes of service to the public.

There is a holy mistaken zeal in politics as well as religion. By persuading others, we convince ourselves.

Integrity is praised and then left out in the cold.

The right of election is the very essence of the constitution.