Glory is fleeting, but obscurity is forever.

America is a fortunate country. She grows by the follies of our European nations.

The most difficult art is not in the choice of men, but in giving to the men chosen the highest service of which they are capable.

Few really believe. The most only believe that they believe or even make believe.

Among those who dislike oppression are many who like to oppress.

It is not necessary to prohibit or encourage oddities of conduct which are not harmful.

There is one kind of robber whom the law does not strike at, and who steals what is most precious to men: time.