The cutting of heads is become so much a la mode, that one is apt to feel of a morning whether their own is on their shoulders.

I hope our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us, that the less we use our power the greater it will be.

To unequal privileges among members of the same society the spirit of our nation is, with one accord, adverse.

Those are governed best who are governed least.

There are other places at which ... the laws have said there shall be towns; but Nature has said there shall not, and they remain unworthy of enumeration.

The greatest service which can be rendered any country is to add a useful plant to its culture. --The Fruit Hunters

The advocate of religious freedom is to expect neither peace nor forgiveness from [the clergy].