"Nothing seems at first sight less important than the outward form of human actions, yet there is not..." — Alexis de Tocqueville

There are two things which a democratic people will always find very difficult - to begin a war and to end it.

All those who seek to destroy the liberties of a democratic nation ought to know that war is the surest and shortest means to accomplish it.

In politics shared hatreds are almost always the basis of friendships.

There are many men of principle in both parties in America, but there is no party of principle.