I would a great deal rather be anything, say professor of history, than vice president.

No other President ever enjoyed the Presidency as I did.

Nothing is gained by debate on non-debatable subjects.

The country is the place for children, and if not the country, a city small enough so that one can get out into the country.

... looked at from the standpoint of the ultimate result, there was little real difference to the Indian whether the land was taken by treaty or by war. ... No treaty could be satisfactory to the whites, no treaty served the needs of humanity and civilization, unless it gave the land to the Americans as unreservedly as any successful war.

Laws are essential emanations from the self-poised character of God; they radiate from the sun to the circling edge of creation. Verily, the mighty Lawgiver hath subjected himself unto laws.

Gradually the true Mason gains experience in using these working tools and can observe subtler and subtler indications of personal flaws.