Those characters wherein fear predominates over hope may apprehend too much from...instances of irregularity. They may conclude too hastily that nature has formed man insusceptible of any other government than that of force, a conclusion not founded in truth nor experience.

While learning the language in France a young man's morals, health and fortune are more irresistibly endangered than in any country of the universe.

No man will ever bring out of the Presidency the reputation which carries him into it. To myself, personally, it brings nothing but increasing drudgery and daily loss of friends.

The persons and property of our citizens are entitled to the protection of our government in all places where they may lawfully go.

Every generation needs a new revolution.

It will be said that great societies cannot exist without government.

God grant that men of principle shall be our principal men.