Oh Man, Man. How despicable in slavery, how great when fired with the love of freedom!

Skepticism is a virtue in history as well as in philosophy.

To a father who loves his children victor has no charms. When the heart speaks, glory itself is an illusion.

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

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.

The great proof of madness is the disproportion of one's designs to one's means.

The fool has one great advantage over a man of sense; he is always satisfied with himself.