Freedom is independence of the compulsory will of another, and in so far as it tends to exist with the freedom of all according to a universal law, it is the one sole original inborn right belonging to every man in virtue of his humanity.
By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.
America is the greatest, freest and most decent society in existence. It is an oasis of goodness in a desert of cynicism and barbarism. This country, once an experiment unique in the world, is now the last best hope for the world.
Our Constitution is in actual operation; everything appears to promise that it will last; but in this world nothing is certain but death and taxes.
In the beginning of the contest with Britain, when we were sensible of danger, we had daily prayers in this room for Divine protection," he stated. "Our prayers, Sir, were heard, and they were graciously answered. ... Do we imagine we no longer need His assistance?
He that speaks much, is much mistaken.
Grateful to Almighty God for the blessings which, through Jesus Christ Our Lord, He had conferred on my beloved country in her emancipation and on myself in permitting me, under circumstances of mercy, to live to the age of 89 years, and to survive the fiftieth year of independence, adopted by Congress on the 4th of July 1776.
Liberty without virtue would be no blessing to us.
Moses lifting up his wand, and dividing the Red Sea, and Pharaoh in his chariot overwhelmed with the waters. This motto: "Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God."
Necessity never made a good bargain.
Never confuse motion with action.
When my country, into which I had just set my foot, was set on fire about my ears, it was time to stir. It was time for every man to stir.
Do not let anyone claim tribute of American patriotism if they even attempt to remove religion from politics.
Doing an injury puts you below your enemy; revenging one make you but even with him; forgiving it sets you above him.
Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in the world nothing can be said to be certain except death and taxes.
Read much, but not too many books.
People who are wrapped up in themselves make small packages.
We have no government armed with power capable of contending with human passions unbridled by morality and religion. Our constitution was made for a moral and religious people... it is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.
Do not bite at the bait of pleasure, till you know there is no hook beneath it.
There are three faithful friends - an old wife, an old dog, and ready money.
Love your Neighbour; yet don't pull down your Hedge.
He that hath a Trade, hath an Estate.
Those who in quarrels interpose, must often wipe a bloody nose.
Keep thy shop, and thy shop will keep thee.
There was never a good war, or a bad peace.
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