Leave the matter of religion to the family altar, the church, and the private school, supported entirely by private contributions. Keep the church and state forever separate.

Let no guilty man escape, if it can he avoided. . . . No personal consideration should stand in the way of performing a public duty.

It does look like a very good exercise. But what is the little white ball for?

There are but few important events in the affairs of men brought about by their own choice.

But my later experience has taught me two lessons: first, that things are seen plainer after the events have occurred; second, that the most confident critics are generally those who know the least about the matter criticised.

I desire the good-will of all, whether hitherto my friends or not.

The will of the people is the best law.