It is only when the people become ignorant and corrupt, when they degenerate into a populace, that they are incapable of exercising their sovereignty.

We all have the opportunity to be beautiful people...we just live in a corrupt world that will try and stop us at every opportunity.

To impose taxes when the public exigencies require them is an obligation of the most sacred character, especially with a free people.

In the wars of the European powers in matters relating to themselves we have never taken any part, not does it comport with our policy so to do. It is only when our rights are invaded or seriously menaced that we resent injuries or make preparation for our defence.

People become dons because they are incapable of doing anything else in life.

Our worst enemies here are not the ignorant and simple, however cruel; our worst enemies are the intelligent and corrupt