Let it be told to the future world, that in the depth of winter, when nothing but hope and virtue could survive, that the city and the country, alarmed at one common danger, came forth to meet and to repulse it. Say not that thousands are gone, turn out your tens of thousands; throw not the burden of the day upon Providence, but "show your faith by your works," that God may bless you. It matters not where you live, or what rank of life you hold, the evil or the blessing will reach you all.

I fear not, I see not reason for fear. In the end we will be the victors. For though at times the flame of liberty may cease to shine, the ember will never expire.

It has been the political career of this man to begin with hypocrisy, proceed with arrogance, and finish with contempt

When I see throughout this book, called the Bible, a history of the grossest vices and a collection of the most paltry and contemptible tales and stories, I could not so dishonor my Creator by calling it by His name.

All men can understand what representation is; and that it must necessarily include a variety of knowledge and talents.

Government, like dress, is the badge of lost innocence.

It is important that we should never lose sight of this distinction. We must not confuse the peoples with their governments.