To be as good as our fathers we must be better, imitation is not discipleship.

Political convulsions, like geological upheavings usher in new epochs of the world's progress.

Baron Grimm declared that, as a rule, it was easy for little minds to attain splendid positions, because they devoted all their ability to the one object.

Agitation prevents rebellion, keeps the peace, and secures progress. Every step she gains is gained forever. Muskets are the weapons of animals. Agitation is the atmosphere of the brains.

Difference of religion breeds more quarrels than difference of politics.

Insurrection of thought always precedes the insurrection of arms.

The republic which sinks to sleep, trusting to constitutions and machinery, to politicians and statesmen, for the safety of its liberties, never will have any.