"I wish to make a doctrine that I shall call the Law of Periodical Repetition. It will be this: The human race is a repetition, a repetition, a repetition."

"When in doubt, tell the truth. It will confound your enemies and astound your friends."

"No man's life, liberty, or property are safe while the legislature is in session."

"Adam was the only man who, when he said a good thing, knew that nobody had said it before him."

"What would men be without women? Scarce, sir... mighty scarce."