Liberty is the prevention of control by others. This requires self-control and, therefore, religious and spiritual influences; education, knowledge, well-being.

There is not a soul who does not have to beg alms of another, either a smile, a handshake, or a fond eye.

Every thing secret degenerates, even the administration of justice; nothing is safe that does not show how it can bear discussion and publicity.

A liberal is only a bundle of prejudices until he has mastered, has understood, experienced the philosophy of Conservatism.

Be generous before you are just. Do not temper mercy with justice.

The reward of history is that it releases and relieves us from present strife.

Before men can find peace and harmony within themselves they must first fall in love with their country.