The best form of government is that which is most likely to prevent the greatest sum of evil.

The public lands are a public stock, which ought to be disposed of to the best advantage for the nation.

It is the knowledge that all men have weaknesses and that many have vices that makes government necessary.

Never did a government commence under auspices so favorable, nor ever was success so complete.

That government is best which governs least.

That action is best which procures the greatest happiness for the greatest numbers.