When economic power became concentrated in a few hands, then political power flowed to those possessors and away from the citizens, ultimately resulting in an oligarchy or tyranny.

Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.

There are two ways to conquer and enslave a country. One is by the sword. The other is by debt.

Remember, democracy never lasts long. It soon wastes, exhausts, and murders itself. There never was a democracy yet that did not commit suicide.

Always stand on principle even if you stand alone.

But a Constitution of Government once changed from Freedom, can never be restored. Liberty, once lost, is lost forever.

Power always thinks... that it is doing God's service when it is violating all his laws.

One useless man is a shame, two is a law firm, and three is a Congress.

The jaws of power are always open to devour, and her arm is always stretched out, if possible, to destroy the freedom of thinking, speaking, and writing.

There is danger from all men. The only maxim of a free government ought to be to trust no man living with power to endanger the public liberty.

Children should be educated and instructed in the principles of freedom.

Well into adulthood, writing has never gotten easier. It still only ever begins badly, and there are no guarantees that this is not the day when the jig is finally up.

A relationship run by rules, instead of love is a relationship that is on the road to failure.

Ah, cruel fate, how swiftly joy and sorrow alternate!

When I was younger, things got to me more, but not now.

I want the people I love to get up and speak about me, and even if you cry it'll be OK. I want you to say honest things.

Music's the medicine of the mind.

When the heart is pure and simple it cannot help loving, because it has discovered the source of love which is God.

I went every Sunday to church when I was growing up, and I think that music had an affect on me before my memory can recall.

Remember brick walls let us show our dedication. They are there to separate us from the people who don't really want to achieve their childhood dreams.

I can't wait till Sunday, I'm gonna see my favorite niece and my other niece.