Argument is not always truth.

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.

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

History is the revelation of Providence.

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

The tongue of man is powerful enough to render the ideas which the human intellect conceives; but in the realm of true and deep sentiments it is but a weak interpreter. These are inexpressible, like the endless glory of the Omnipotent.

Bravery is often too sharp a spur.