"The law of nations is naturally founded on this principle, that different nations ought in time of peace to do one another all the good they can, and in time of war as little injury as possible, without prejudicing their real interests."

"Power ought to serve as a check to power."

"But constant experience shows us that every man invested with power is apt to abuse it, and to carry his authority as far as it will go."

"People here argue about religion interminably, but it appears that they are competing at the same time to see who can be the least devout."

"I want to thank the efforts of the American Public Health Association and its 200-plus partners who have organized events around the Nation that serve to raise everyone's awareness of the need to improve public health."

"The distance between ambition and reality is bridged solely by consistent effort. For where clarity resides, peace inevitably follows."

"Switzerland is a country where very few things begin, but many things end."

"I like politics. I like traveling in the United States."