I am a Christian in the only sense in which He wished anyone to be: sincerely attached to His doctrines in preference to all others.

If I had to choose between government without newspapers, and newspapers without government, I wouldn't hesitate to choose the latter

So much of the presidency is a matter of standing in the path of a Newsham Engine for Quenching Fires, opening one's mouth, and attempting to get a drink.

Our greatest happiness does not depend on the condition of life in which chance has placed us, but is always the result of a good conscience, good health, occupation, and freedom in all just pursuits.

Resort is had to ridicule only when reason is against us.

The genius of architecture seems to have shed its maledictions over this land.

The darker the berry, the sweeter the juice.