Civil officials have no business meddling in private religious affairs.

Though written constitutions may be violated in moments of passion or delusion, yet they furnish a text to which those who are watchful may again rally and recall the people; they fix too for the people the principles of their political creed.

I am not myself apt to be alarmed at innovations recommended by reason. That dread belongs to those whose interests or prejudices shrink from the advance of truth and science.

If we are to guard against ignorance and remain free, it is the responsibility of every American to be informed.

Evil triumphs when good men do nothing.

But though an old man, I am but a young gardener.

It must be observed that our revenues are raised almost wholly on imported goods.