Peace, above all things, is to be desired, but blood must sometimes be spilled to obtain it on equable and lasting terms

The individual who refuses to defend his rights when called by his government deserves to be a slave, and must be punished as an enemy of his country and a friend to her foe

It is to be regretted that the rich and powerful too often bend the acts of government to their own selfish purposes

Democracy shows not only its power in reforming governments, but in regenerating a race of men and this is the greatest blessing of free governments

The wisdom of man never yet contrived a system of taxation that would operate with perfect equality.

Every good citizen makes his country's honor his own, and cherishes it not only as precious but as sacred. He is willing to risk his life in its defence and is conscious that he gains protection while he gives it

Desperate courage makes One a majority

One man with courage makes a majority

It was settled by the Constitution, the laws, and the whole practice of the government that the entire executive power is vested in the President of the United States

Take time to deliberate but when the time for action arrives, stop thinking and go in