"It is error alone which needs the support of government. Truth can stand by itself."

"I believe that every human mind feels pleasure in doing good to another."

"The second office in the government is honorable and easy the first is but a splendid misery."

"Money, not morality, is the principle commerce of civilized nations."

"The frustrating part of it is that you're generally known for what you did last. I've had the privilege of doing some very cool independent films that, a lot of the time, the general public doesn't see unless you're at a film festival or you're into that kind of movie."

"The unthankful heart... discovers no mercies; but let the thankful heart sweep through the day and, as the magnet finds the iron, so it will find, in every hour, some heavenly blessings!"

"I live in a crazy time."

"Study the past, if you would divine the future."