Where annual elections end, there slavery begins ... Humility, patience, and moderation, without which every man in power becomes a ravenous beast of prey.

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.

Selfish, adj. Devoid of consideration for the selfishness of others.

You must be careful not to deprive the poem of its wild origin.

Christmas coming means one thing for comedians: office party gigs!

The purpose of the law is not to prevent a future offense, but to punish the one actually committed.

The only way to be true to our American tradition is to maintain absolute governmental neutrality regarding religious beliefs and practices

The way to attain the virtue of mercy lies in our constant awareness of being encompassed by mercy.

Creativity is no excuse for obnoxious behavior

The option of quitting has long been undervalued and underused... Quitters must not be frightened by the potentially cataclysmic outcome of a particular quit.

It's fantastic that the world is becoming more open to different ways of working, but we still have a long way to go in terms of changing perceptions.

Fans will treat something preciously if they're given the opportunity to do so.