I propose . . . . The conformity of the proposed Constitution to the true principles of republican government.

People sometimes attribute my success to my genius; all the genius I know anything about is hard work.

Give all the power to the many, they will oppress the few. Give all the power to the few, they will oppress the many.

When a government betrays the people by amassing too much power and becoming tyrannical, the people have no choice but to exercise their original right of self-defense — to fight the government.

One great error is that we suppose mankind more honest than they are.

I think the first duty of society is justice.

There is a certain enthusiasm in liberty, that makes human nature rise above itself, in acts of bravery and heroism.

Men often oppose a thing merely because they have had no agency in planning it, or because it may have been planned by those whom they dislike.

A nation which can prefer disgrace to danger is prepared for a master, and deserves one.

Foreign influence is truly the Grecian horse to a republic. We cannot be too careful to exclude its influence.

It's not tyranny we desire; it's a just, limited, federal government.

Having money isn't everything, not having it is.

Strong anger can only make you weaker than you already are

Baseball is only a game, a game of inches and a lot of luck. During a time of all-out war, sports are very insignificant.

All that stuff - 'teen idol' - that wasn't me.

My dream is to reform the legal system over the next 20 years.

For I too liked reading, thought of a frivolous and childish kind; I could not digest or comprehend the serious or substantial.

Weakness of character is the only defect which cannot be amended.

When I'm feeling a little empty in the head, I like to go see movies or read to loosen things up there.

A man may easier see without eyes, speak without a tongue, than truly mortify one sin without the Spirit.

Double gold means I'm king of the sprints. It shows I'm the best sprinter around.