"The materials of wealth are in the earth, in the seas, and in their natural and unaided productions."

"A strong conviction that something must be done is the parent of many bad measures."

"Man is a special being, and if left to himself, in an isolated condition, would be one of the weakest creatures; but associated with his kind, he works wonders."

"An unlimited power to tax involves, necessarily, the power to destroy."

"Keep cool; anger is not an argument."