Neutrality, as a lasting principle, is an evidence of weakness.

I am a straightforward man.

I am a man of peace, God knows how I love peace; but I hope I shall never be such a coward as to mistake oppression for peace.

You must be a power on earth, and must therefore accept all the consequences of this position.

The brave are parsimonious of threats.

It is chiefly in New York that I feel induced to urge this, because New York is, by innumerable ties, connected with Europe - more connected than several parts of Europe itself.

No man can force the harp of his own individuality into the people's heart; but every man may play upon the chords of the people's heart, who draws his inspiration from the people's instinct.