It is a government by the corporations, for the corporations.

There are good points about all... wars. People forget self. The virtues of magnanimity, courage, patriotism, etc., are called into life. People are more generous, more sympathetic, better, than when engaged in the more selfish pursuits of peace.

The California fever is not likely to take us off.... There is neither romance nor glory in digging for gold after the manner of the pictures in the geography of diamond washing in Brazil.

The President of the United States should strive to be always mindful of the fact that he serves his party best who serves his country best.

To vote is like the payment of a debt, a duty never to be neglected, if its performance is possible.

Shall the railroads govern the country, or shall the people govern the railroads? Shall the interest of railroad kings be chieflyregarded, or shall the interest of the people be paramount?

It is the debtor that is ruined by hard times.