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.

A throne is only a bench covered with velvet.

From first to last, Jesus is the same; always the same--majestic and simple, infinitely severe and infinitely gentle.

Ability is nothing without opportunity.

France will always be a great nation.

I start out by believing the worst

Do you know what astonished me the most in this world? The inability of force to create anything.