In England Parliament is above the law. In America the law is above Congress.
I mourn for the stake which was lost at Richmond more deeply than I rejoice over that which was saved at Waterloo.
The strong man with the dagger is followed by the weak man with the sponge.
At all times sincere friends of freedom have been rare, and its triumphs have been due to minorities.
Absolute power demoralizes.
Democracy generally monopolizes and concentrates power.