If the freedom of religion, guaranteed to us by law in theory, can ever rise in practice under the overbearing inquisition of public opinion, [then and only then will truth]prevail over fanaticism.

No government can continue good, but under the control of the people.

If it is believed that these elementary schools will be better managed by the governor and council or any other general authority of the government, than by the parents within each ward, it is a belief against all experience.

Not less than two hours a day should be devoted to exercise.

The man who reads nothing at all is better educated than the man who reads nothing but newspapers.

Our country is now taking so steady a course as to show by what road it will pass to destruction, to wit: by consolidation of power first, and then corruption, its necessary consequence.

Wisdom I know is social. She seeks her fellows. But Beauty is jealous, and illy bears the presence of a rival.