The right of election is the very essence of the constitution.

I have not come to praise Caesar, but to bury him.

The origin of society, then, is to be sought, not in any natural right which one man has to exercise authority over another, but in the united consent of those who associate.

By all means must we fly; not with our feet, however, but with our hands.

Virtue, vain word, futile shadow, slave of chance! Alas! I believe in thee!

The integrity of men is to be measured by their conduct, not by their professions.

It is the coward who fawns upon those above him. It is the coward who is insolent whenever he dares be so.

Compassion to an offender who has grossly violated the laws is, in effect, a cruelty to the peaceable subject who has observed them.

I hold myself indebted to any one from whose enlightened understanding another ray of knowledge communicates to mine. Really to inform the mind is to correct and enlarge the heart.

Oppression is more easily endured than insult.

Integrity is praised and then left out in the cold.

Adventure begins with a thought, decision and action.

When your heart is broken, it’s easier to follow rules

Laughter is the closest thing to the grace of God.

Half of Louisiana is under water and the other half is under indictment.

Stop focusing on what's wrong with everyone else and start focusing on how blessed you are.

The girl has a funny way of romanticizing things.

Everyone goes through adversity in life, but what matters is how you learn from it.

Learned researches lead to headaches, constipation, and befuddled quarreling.

It's better to have ten disorganized players than ten organized runners.

Be tolerant. Behold the unity of all faiths, cults, creeds and religions. Respect the views, opinions and sentiments of all.