"I have no more than twenty acres of ground," he replied, "the whole of which I cultivate myself with the help of my children; and our labor keeps off from us the three great evils - boredom, vice, and want."

Stand upright, speak thy thoughts, declare The truth thou hast, that all may share; Be bold, proclaim it everywhere: They only live who dare.

Our country is that spot to which our heart is bound.

History in general is a collection of crimes, follies, and misfortunes among which we have now and then met with a few virtues, and some happy times.

Better is the enemy of good.

No, nothing has the power to part me from you; our love is based upon virtue, and will last as long as our lives.

If God has made us in his image, we have returned him the favor.