Public opinion sets bounds to every government, and is the real sovereign in every free one.

The future and success of America is not in this Constitution, but in the laws of God upon which this Constitution is founded.

Oppressors can tyrannize only when they achieve a standing army, an enslaved press, and a disarmed populace.

Crisis is the rallying cry of the tyrant.

If our nation is ever taken over, it will be taken over from within.

The purpose of the Constitution is to restrict the majority's ability to harm a minority.

If Tyranny and Oppression come to this land, it will be in the guise of fighting a foreign enemy.

If man is not fit to govern himself, how can he be fit to govern someone else?

The operations of the federal government will be most extensive and important in times of war and danger; those of the State governments, in times of peace and security.

Enlightened statesmen will not always be at the helm.

Knowledge will forever govern ignorance; and a people who mean to be their own governors must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives.

The older we get, the more we become ourselves.

I've come to seduce you." His pupils dilated as his gaze heated. She smiled. He hadn't been surprised at her presence, but he'd been very surprised at the reason. He held up a palm. "By all means.

See all living beings as your father or mother, and love them as if you were their child

One does well to put on gloves when reading the New Testament. The proximity of so much uncleanliness almost forces one to do this.

There is nothing permanent except change. [Therefore enjoy what good you have while you have it and endure and outlast what bad you can't cure immediately]

The most powerful leadership tool you have is your personal example.

If you are small and don't particularly want credit for what you are doing, you can achieve a lot.

I was doing illustration work, and the cartooning slowly took over.

The way is One and only One. The way is close at hand, but men seek it afar.

I was in awe every time I walked on to the field