Every people has a right to choose the sovereignty under which they shall live.

I have sometimes heard men say politics must have nothing to do with business, and I have often wished that business had nothing to do with politics.

Such a mind we must desire to see in a woman,--a mind that stirs without irritating you, that arouses but does not belabour, amuses and yet subtly instructs.

And while you bring all countries with you, you come with a purpose of leaving all other countries behind you - bringing what is best of their spirit, but not looking over your shoulders and seeking to perpetuate what you intended to leave behind in them.

"Genius is divine perseverance." Divine patience I believe he originally used, perseverance is better in my opinion. Genius I cannot claim nor even extra brightness but perseverance all can have.

Justice, and only justice, shall always be our motto.

No man that does not see visions will ever realize any high hope or undertake any high enterprise.