The past stays put, I just keep moving farther away from it.

It is a happy circumstance in human affairs that evils which are not cured in one way will cure themselves in some other.

We see the wisdom of Solon's remark, that no more good must be attempted than the nation can bear.

A pirate spreading misery and ruin over the face of the ocean

My principles, and those always received by the republicans, do not admit to removing any person from office merely for a difference of political opinion. Malversations in office, and the exerting of official influence to control the freedom of election are good causes for removal.

Don't spend your money till you have it.

Beer, if drank with moderation, softens the temper, cheers the spirit, and promotes health.