I was tenaciously opposed by the governor and deputy-governor of the Bank, who had seats in parliament, and I had the City for an antagonist on almost every occasion.

Thrift of time will repay you in after-life with a thousandfold of profit beyond your most sanguine dreams.

The American Revolution was a vindication of liberties inherited and possessed. It was a conservative revolution.

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.

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.

The resources of civilization are not yet exhausted.

We look forward to the time when the Power of Love will replace the Love of Power. Then will our world know the blessings of peace.