The mobs of great cities add just so much to the support of pure government as sores do to the strength of the human body.

The general (federal) government will tend to monarchy, which will fortify itself from day to day, instead of working its own cures.

I may grow rich by an art I am compelled to follow; I may recover health by medicines I am compelled to take against my own judgment; but I cannot be saved by a worship I disbelieve and abhor.

Nothing can now be believed that is seen in a newspaper.

In the legislature, the House of Representatives is chosen by less than half the people, and not at all in proportion to those who do choose. The Senate are still more disproportionate, and for long terms of irresponsibility. In the Executive, the Governor is entirely independent of the choice of the people, and of their control; his Council equally so, and at best but a fifth wheel to a wagon. In the Judiciary, the judges of the highest courts are dependent on none but themselves.

One travels more usefully when alone, because he reflects more.

To learn, you have to listen. To improve, you have to try.