"The Americans are a people who are very fond of novelties, and they are always ready to try new things."

"The Americans are a people who are always in a hurry, and they have no time for anything that does not bring them immediate profit."

"The man who is most likely to succeed in life is the man who is always willing to take a chance."

"The greatest danger that threatens the American Republic is the rise of a new aristocracy."

"The greatest danger that threatens democracy is the abuse of liberty."