People are not usually deprived of their liberties all at once, but gradually, by one encroachment after another, as it is found they are disposed to bear them.

Let us prize our freedom; but not use our liberty for a cloak of maliciousness

There are others who aim at popularity under the disguise of patriotism

All civil rulers, as such, are the ordinance and ministers of God; and they are all, by the nature of their office, and in their respective spheres and stations, bound to consult the public welfare

It would be stupid tameness, and unaccountable folly, for whole nations to suffer one unreasonable, ambitious and cruel man, to wanton and riot in their misery

But let us remember, at the same time, government is sacred, and not to be trifled with.

Common tyrants, and public oppressors, are not intitled to obedience from their subjects, by virtue of any thing here laid down by the inspired apostle.

The only reason of the institution of civil government; and the only rational ground of submission to it, is the common safety and utility

For which reason I would exhort you to pay all due Regard to the government over us; to the KING and all in authority; and to lead a quiet and peaceable life.

Extremes are dangerous.

There are men who strike at liberty under the term licentiousness

It's a bit of a sore spot, the Thanksgiving in Indian country.

Art? That's a man's name.

I'm conflicted with theater in the city because you want to reach a diverse audience, and that audience doesn't typically go to the theater.

Humor hardens the heart, at least to the point of sanity.

Pride is when sinful human beings aspire to the status and position of God and refuse to acknowledge their dependence upon Him.

Think! Think and wonder. Wonder and think. How much water can 55 elephants drink?

Blog culture has a hard time digesting narratives, but it has an easy time digesting 'big ideas' pieces.

I heard that you did not have a judge to interview this month in the Bulletin, so I thought I'd help out. Besides, with the Stock Market tanking recently, it reminded me of the good old days.

When you're an actor and there's no music, you have to sort of bring it all yourself.

I know I can't play funny roles in movies. I tried, and it didn't work.