All the women in the world would not make me lose an hour.

This accession of territory affirms forever the power of the United States, and I have given England a maritime rival who sooner or later will humble her pride.

Treason is a matter of dates.

The logical end to defensive warfare is surrender.

A journalist is a grumbler, a censurer, a giver of advice, a regent of sovereigns, a tutor of nations. Four hostile newspapers are more to be feared than a thousand bayonets.

The herd seek out the great, not for their sake but for their influence; and the great welcome them out of vanity or need.

Take time to deliberate, but when the time for action has arrived, stop thinking and go in.