As the British Constitution is the most subtle organism which has proceeded from progressive history, so the American Constitution is the most wonderful work ever struck off at a given time by the brain and purpose of man.

Swimming for his life, a man does not see much of the country through which the river winds.

Avarice, where it has full dominion, excludes every other passion.

I am certain, from experience, of the immense advantage of strict account-keeping in early life. It is just like learning the grammar then, which when once learned need not be referred to afterwards.

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

It is the duty of government to make it difficult for people to do wrong, easy to do right.

Justice delayed is justice denied.