Be inspired with the belief that life is a great and noble calling; not a mean and groveling thing that we are to shuffle through as we can, but an elevated and lofty destiny.

Liberalism is trust of the people tempered by prudence. Conservatism is distrust of the people tempered by fear.

Censure and criticism never hurt anybody. If false, they can't hurt you unless you are wanting in manly character; and if true, they show a man his weak points, and forewarn him against failure and trouble.

He is the purest figure in history. About George Washington

The resources of civilization are not yet exhausted.

The oppression of a majority is detestable and odious; the oppression of a minority is only by one degree less detestable and odious.

National injustice is the surest road to national downfall.