The river route is certainly preferable, as it affords good grazing and an abundance of water.

I fear a permanent Confederation will never be settled; tho the most material articles are I think got thro', so as to give great offence to some, but to my Satisfaction.

In my opinion the greatest advantage we can at present expect from our Navy; for at this early period We can not expect to have a Navy to cope with the British.

I wonder much that a court of Law should be in doubt whether a Resolution of Congress can superceed the Law of a Sovereign State.

I hope in time N. H. as well as the other States will feel the importance of Sovereignty.

I think experience has shown that privateers have done more toward distressing the trade of our enemies, and furnishing these States with necessaries, than Continental Ships of the same force.

Being denied their original birth certificates isn't just a problem for adoptees. It's a social problem, requiring social change.

Extraordinary moments often involve a sense of connection, as well as communication, with something that we intuitively know goes well beyond this plane of reality.

She is Cuba. If you want to love her, you have to be with her, but you can't be with her in her current state. It's the point of view of all exiles - you have to leave the thing you cherish most.

There's nothing quite like a real . . . train conductor to add color to a quotidian commute

But one way or another, judges perform a very vital function in our society. They have a risky job and they are entitled to security.

I don't know how it is the most unattractive creatures of every nation seem to be the ones who travel.

Anybody can jump a motorcycle. The trouble begins when you try to land it

I saw a very good Hollywood film the other day. It was about Cole Porter.

Cruelty is softened by fear, not pity.

We frustrate many designs against us by pretending not to see them.