If one man in the country could take all the money, what was the use of passing any bills about it?

The party in power, like Jonah's gourd, grew up quickly, and will quickly fall.

There ain't no ticks like poly-ticks. Bloodsuckers all.

We have the right as individuals, to give away as much of our own money as we please in charity; but as members of Congress we have no right to appropriate a dollar of the public money.

Be sure you are right, then go ahead.

You can all go to hell. I’m going to Texas.

My tongue speak what my heart thinks.

Remember these words when I am dead. First be sure you're right, then go ahead.

It was expected of me that I was to bow to the name of Andrew Jackson... even at the expense of my conscience and judgement. such a thing was new to me, and a total stranger to my principles.

I have always supported measures and principles and not men.

I would rather be politically dead than hypocritically immortalized.

Life is infinitely stranger than anything which the mind of man could invent.

Learn from the past, prepare for the future, and perform in the moment." (Moments: Making Your Life Count For What Matters Most, Mike Van Hoozer)

Now I lay facedown on the bed, sobbing for the womanwho once slept here not knowing that someday one of herworst fears would come true

Heaven doesn’t make this life less important

A wounded lion is still more fierce than healthy sheep.

Decisions are made by those who show up. Don't ever forget that you're a citizen of this world.

It's remarkable how quickly a good and favorable wind can sweep away the maddening frustrations of shore living.

My mantra is, 'This or something better.'

I've been on television saying, "¡Vamos a la biblioteca!". That was great. Nobody had ever asked me.

The things that are more my own style are something that I don't really have to think about. The only time I have to think about them is if I want to force myself not to do it the way I do it.