The Democrats are the party that says government will make you smarter, taller, richer, and remove the crabgrass on your lawn. The Republicans are the party that says government doesn't work and then they get elected and prove it.

Liberalism is trust of the people tempered by prudence. Conservatism is distrust of the people tempered by fear.

A primary object should be the education of our youth in the science of government. In a republic, what species of knowledge can be equally important? And what duty more pressing than communicating it to those who are to be the future guardians of the liberties of the country?

During a campaign the air is full of speeches - and vice versa.

A brave man is a man who dares to look the Devil in the face and tell him he is a Devil.

If my house is on fire, I don't need the fire chief telling me I should not have built the house out of wood. I need somebody to put the fire out.