February 6, 2025

Our tradition is one of protest and revolt, and it is stultifying to celebrate the rebels of the past

…since the affairs of the world are subject to change and to a thousand and one different accidents

The [American] President may slip without the state suffering, for his duties are limited. Congress may slip without the Union perishing, for above Congress there is the electoral body [he means the voters] which can change its spirit by changing its membership.