Learned Institutions ought to be favorite objects with every free people. They throw that light over the public mind which is the best security against crafty and dangerous encroachments on the public liberty.

The best defense against usurpatory government is an assertive citizenry.

I'm proof against that word failure. I've seen behind it. The only failure a man ought to fear is failure of cleaving to the purpose he sees to be best.

Being a blockhead is sometimes the best security against being cheated by a man of wit.

I am not a perfect servant. I am a public servant doing my best against the odds. As I develop and serve be patient. God is not finished with me yet.

If you believe in what you are doing then let nothing hold you up in your work. Much of the best work of the world has been done against seeming impossibilities. The thing is to get the work done.

The best things and best people rise out of their separateness I'm against a homogenized society because I want the cream to rise.

The best weapon against an enemy is another enemy.

The best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter.

Oh! this opponent this collaborator against your will whose notion of beauty always differs from yours and whose means are often too limited for active assistance to your intentions!