What a terrible era in which idiots govern the blind.

It is a maxim, founded on the universal experience of mankind, that no nation is to be trusted farther than it is bound by its interest; and no prudent statesman or politician will venture to depart from it.

A good leader can't get too far ahead of his followers.

Unless the Rt. Hon. Gentleman changes his policy and methods...he will be as great a curse to this country in time of peace, as he was a squalid nuisance in time of war.

The presidency, even to the most experienced politicians, is no bed of roses.

The Union, in any event, won't be dissolved. We don't want to dissolve it, and if you attempt it, we won't let you.