"The greatness of America lies not in being more enlightened than any other nation, but rather in her ability to repair her faults."

"I do not say that the Americans are more religious than other people; but I say that they have a greater respect for religion."

"The French want equality in liberty, and if they can't have that, they'll take equality in slavery."

"I do not know if the people of the United States are better off, but I am sure that they are happier than the people of Europe."

"I have always believed that the most important thing for a nation is to have a strong government, even if it is not a free one."