The most dangerous diminutions of freedom come from those who are convinced of their moral rectitude.

Dear Government... I'm going to have a serious talk with you if I ever find anyone to talk to.

Midas, they say, possessed the art of old Of turning whatsoe'er he touch'd to gold; This modern statesmen can reverse with ease - Touch them with gold, they'll turn to what you please.

Associate yourself with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for 'tis better to be alone than in bad company.

I like the smell of a dunged field, and the tumult of a popular election.

If you surround yourself with the good and righteous, they can only raise you up. If you surround yourself with the others, they will drag you down into the doldrums of mediocrity, and they will keep you there, but only as long as you permit it.