In every country where man is free to think and to speak, difference of opinion will arise from difference of perception, and the imperfection of reason; but these differences, when permitted, as in this happy country, to purify themselves by free discussion, are but as passing clouds overspreading our land transiently, and leaving our horizon more bright and serene.

The time to guard against corruption and tyranny is before they shall have gotten hold of us.

Equal and exact justice to all men, of whatever state or persuasion.

Of all exercises, walking is the best.

The ultimate arbiter is the people of the Union.

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

If I had to choose between government and a free press, I would choose a free press.