Greed is at the bottom of most of the wrong-doing with which government has to deal.

None so little enjoy themselves, and are such burdens to themselves, as those who have nothing to do. Only the active have the true relish of life.

The Rock of Ages is more important than the age of rocks.

When I find a man who is not willing to pay his share of the burden of the government which protects him, I find a man who is unworthy to enjoy the blessings of a government like ours.

Atheists have just as much civil right to teach atheism as Christians have to teach Christianity; agnostics have just as much right to teach agnosticism as Christians have to teach their religion.

If you want criticisms, read the dissenting opinions of the Court. That will give you criticisms.

No greater victory can be won by citizens or soldiers than to transform temporary foes into permanent friends.