A Constitution Should Be Short And Obscure.

Life Is Strewn With So Many Dangers, And Can Be The Source Of So Many Misfortunes, That Death Is Not The Greatest Of Them.

Even When I Am Gone, I Shall Remain In People's Minds The Star Of Their Rights, My Name Will Be The War Cry Of Their Efforts, The Motto Of Their Hopes.

The Bible Is Not Merely A Book-it Is A Living Power. . . . Nowhere As In The Bible Can Be Found Such A Series Of Beautiful Ideas And Admirable Maxims Which Pose Before Us Like The Battalions Of A Celestial Army. . . . The Soul Can Never Go Astray While It Has This Book For Its Guide.

There Is No Power Without Justice.

The First Quality Of The Commander-in-chief Is A Cool Head To Receive A Correct Impression Of Things. He Should Not Allow Himself To Be Confused By Either Good Or Bad News.