A nation can survive its fools, even the ambitious. But it cannot survive treason from within....for the traitor appears not to be a traitor...he rots the soul of a nation...he infects the body politic so that it can no longer resist.

If a man aspires to the highest place, it is no dishonor to him to halt at the second, or even at the third.

The habit of arguing in support of atheism, whether it be done from conviction or in pretense, is a wicked and impious practice.

That he who hath the loan of money has not repaid it, and he who has repaid has not the loan; but he who has acknowledged a kindness has it still, and he who has a feeling of it has requited it.

The pursuit, even of the best things, ought to be calm and tranquil.

Armed forces abroad are of little value unless there is prudent counsel at home

Hunger is the best sauce.