"But government in which the majority rule in all cases can not be based on justice, even as far as men understand it."

"In solitude especialy do we begin to appreciate the advantage of living with someone who can think."

"Let everyone mind his own business, and endeavor to be what he was made."

"The character inherent in the American people has done all that has been accomplished; and it would have done somewhat more, if the government had not sometimes got in its way."

"I derive no pleasure from talking with a young woman simply because she has regular features."

"Every man is the builder of a temple called his body."

"But already it is time to depart, for me to die, for you to go on living; which of us takes the better course, is concealed from anyone except God."

"If women are expected to do the same work as men, we must teach them the same things."

"There is no such thing as 'fun for the whole family.'"

"No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave."

"Humans are not proud of their ancestors, and rarely invite them round to dinner."

"Parting is all we know of heaven, And all we need of hell."