A judiciary independent of a king or executive alone, is a good thing; but independence of the will of the nation is a solecism, at least in a republican government.

If your letters are as long as the bible, they will appear short to me. Only let them be brim full of affection.

The sun - my almighty physician.

[A]lthough a republican government is slow to move, yet when once in motion, its momentum becomes irresistible.

Responsibility is a tremendous engine in a free government.

My God! How little do my countrymen know what precious blessings they are in possession of, and which no other people on earth enjoy!

Religious leaders will always avail themselves of public ignorance for their own purpose.