Liberty is the prevention of control by others.

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

Democracy generally monopolizes and concentrates power.

Character is tested by true sentiments more than by conduct. A man is seldom better than his word.

Remember that one touch of ill-nature makes the whole world kin.

A public man has no right to let his actions be determined by particular interests. He does the same thing as a judge who accepts a bribe. Like a judge he must consider what is right, not what is advantageous to a party or class.

Everybody likes to get as much power as circumstances allow, and nobody will vote for a self-denying ordinance.