Without society, and a society to our taste, men are never contented.

The two principles on which our conduct towards the Indians should be founded are justice and fear. After the injuries we have done them, they cannot love us.

the study of the law is useful in a variety of points of view. it qualifies a man to be useful to himself, to his neighbors, & to the public.

The mass of mankind has not been born with saddles on their backs, nor a favored few booted and spurred, ready to ride them legitimately, by the grace of God.

It is in the love of one's family only that heartfelt happiness is known.

A little revolution is a good thing.

I believe in good luck, and the harder I work and the more I believe in myself, the luckier I get.