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.

A just war is in the long run far better for a man's soul than the most prosperous peace.

There comes a time in the life of a nation, as in the life of an individual, when it must face great responsibilities, whether it will or no. We have now reached that time. We cannot avoid facing the fact that we occupy a new place among the people of the world.

wild flowers should be enjoyed unplucked where they grow.

Every Man owes some of his time to the upbuilding of the profession to which he belongs.

When they call the roll in the Senate, the Senators do not know whether to answer 'Present' or 'Not guilty.'

What I am to be, I am becoming.