What gunpowder did for war the printing press has done for the mind.
Exigencies create the necessary ability to meet and conquer them.
We measure genius by quality, not by quantity.
Example acquires tenfold authority when it speaks from the grave.
God gives manhood but one clew to success,--utter and exact justice; that he guarantees shall be always expediency.
Immoral laws are doubtless void, and should not be obeyed.