Now that I am a deputy, I will cease to be an agitator.

I will not become a Napoleon nor an Alexander, and labour for my own ambition; but I will labour for freedom and for the moral well-being of man.

Light has spread, and even bayonets think.

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.

My nomination to be Governor was not to gratify ambition.

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.

Judgment of the people is often wiser than the wisest men.