The power that is supported by force alone will have cause often to tremble.

I consider that it is on instruction and education that the future security and direction of the destiny of every nation chiefly and fundamentally rests.

Fear must rule in a despotism.

My principles in respect of religious interest are two,--one is, that the Church shall not meddle with politics, and the government shall not meddle with religion.

The unspoken word never does harm.

The protection of God cannot, without sacrilege, be invoked but in behalf of justice and right.

In exile, I have tried to profit by the past and prepare for the future.