Americans have two ardent passions; the love of liberty, and love of distinction.

A man is never more satisfied than when he is confirming a favorite theory.

... rights are liable to be perverted to wrongs when we are incapable of rightly exercising them.

the engrossing pursuit of Americans is wealth.

Do not, as you value the health and happiness of those who sit at your table, place before them hot leavened bread or biscuit.

This is a speculating and selfish age; and to think 'money will answer all things,' is too much the characteristic of Americans.

There is something in the decay of nature that awakens thought, even in the most trifling mind.