In 1850, I believe, the church property in the United States, which paid no tax, amounted to $87 million. In 1900, without a check, it is safe to say, this property will reach a sum exceeding $3 billion. I would suggest the taxation of all property equally.

I never wanted to get out of a place as much as I did to get out of the presidency.

I don't underrate the value of military knowledge, but if men make war in slavish obedience to rules, they will fail.

Whatever there is of greatness in the United States, or indeed in any other country, is due to labor. The laborer is the author of all greatness and wealth. Without labor there would be no government, no leading class, and nothing to preserve.

England and the United States are natural allies, and should be the best of friends.

In politics I am growing indifferent - I would like it, if I could now return to my planting and books at home

There never was a time when, in my opinion, some way could not be found to prevent the drawing of the sword.