One great object of the Constitution was to restrain majorities from oppressing minorities or encroaching upon their just rights..

I am heartily rejoiced that my term is so near its close. I will soon cease to be a servant and will become a sovereign..

The Presidency is not a bed of roses..

There is more selfishness and less principle among members of Congress than I had any conception of, before I became President of the U.S..

Under the benignant providence of Almighty God the representatives of the States and of the people are again brought together to deliberate for the p….

Minorities have a right to appeal to the Constitution as a shield against such oppression..

I love you Sarah. For all eternity, I love you..

When I observed a strong man approaching I generally took advantage of him by being a little quicker than he was and seizing him by the tip of the fi….

The passion for office among members of Congress is very great, if not absolutely disreputable, and greatly embarrasses the operations of the Governm….