Freedom of the press is essential to the preservation of a democracy; but there is a difference between freedom and license. Editorialists who tell downright lies in order to advance their own agendas do more to discredit the press than all the censors in the world.

A throne is only a bench covered with velvet.

I am a monarch of God's creation, and you reptiles of the earth dare not oppose me. I render an account of my government to none save God and Jesus Christ.

I did not usurp the crown. I picked it up from the gutter; the people placed it on my head. I was king of the people as the Bourbons are kings of the nobles.

All authority is in the throne; and what is the throne? This wooden frame covered with velvet? No, I am the throne.

Arbitrary power is most easily established on the ruins of liberty abused to licentiousness.