The truth is, after all the declamations we have heard, that the Constitution is itself, in every rational sense, and to every useful purpose, A BILL OF RIGHTS.

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.

People always wanted someone to blame, didn't they?

Nothing is without meaning. What matters is you know that meaning or not.

Conservatives are more religious than liberals--although there is no evidence that they're nicer people because of it.

You cannot win a War on Terrorism. It's like having a war on jealousy.

Color is like cooking. The cook puts in more or less salt, that's the difference!

I would much rather sit on the floor. Very rarely do I find a table and a chair that is comfortable. But the floor is comfortable.

What did you say, Joe?

Do what you know and perception is converted into character.

I am not bothered about fashion's speed-up. I find it quite exciting!

She walked on, comforted by the surf, by the one perpetual moment of beach-time, the now-and-always of it.