How soon the labor of men would make a paradise of the earth were it not for misgovernment and a diversion of his energies to selfish interests.

There is no justification for taking away individuals' freedom in the guise of public safety.

We exist, and are quoted, as standing proofs that a government, so modeled as to rest continually on the will of the whole society, is a practicable government.

Ignorance is a poor tool in a battle of wits.

The ultimate arbiter is the people of the Union.

The happiest moments my heart knows are those in which it is pouring forth its affections to a few esteemed characters.

Take not from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned.