Then join in hand brave Americans all! By uniting we stand by dividing we fall.

Then join hand in hand, brave Americans all! By uniting we stand, by dividing we fall.

Most men with nothing would rather protect the possibility of becoming rich than face the reality of being poor.

The power of the people pervading the proposed system, together with the strong confederation of the states, will form an adequate security against every danger that has been apprehended.

Experience must be our only guide. Reason may mislead us.

Let us take care of our rights and we therein take care of our prosperity. Slavery is ever preceded by sleep

The rights essential to happiness. . . . We claim them from a higher source - from the King of kings and Lord of all the earth.

Our cause is just. Our union is perfect.

If the General Government should be left dependent on the State Legislatures, it would be happy for us if we had never met in this room.

Government has hardened into a tyrannical monopoly, and the human race in general becomes as absolutely property as beasts in the plow.

What concerns all, should be considered by all; and individuals may injure a whole society, by not declaring their sentiments. It is therefore not only their right, but their duty, to declare them.

Those who feel satisfied with their personal lives are more satisfied with their careers and perform better.

Find an enemy for life and you've no more need of a doctor.

Writing is a solitary occupation. Family friends and society are the natural enemies of a writer. He must be alone uninterrupted and slightly savage if he is to sustain and complete an undertaking.

I think some people just don't know that much about comedy. It would be like a person who didn't know anything about football thinking all offensive linemen are the same.

Old boys have their playthings as well as young ones; the difference is only in the price.

I no longer want to walk on worn soles.

As an atheist, I believe that all life is unspeakably precious, because it’s only here for a brief moment, a flare against the dark, and then it’s gone forever.

Every gift, though it be small, is in reality great if given with affection.

There is no reason to be alive if you can't do the deadlift!

People who love work, love life.