I had rather be in my grave than in my present situation, I had rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world; and yet they charge me with wanting to be a king.

Government is not reason, it is not eloquence - it is force! Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master. Never for a moment should it be left to…

I die hard but am not afraid to go. I believed from my first attack that I should not survive it - my breath cannot last long.

I am principled against this kind of traffic in the human species... and to disperse the families I have an aversion.

Reign, and keep life in this our deep desire Our only greatness is that we aspire.

I can and shall yield to no call that does not come from the spontaneous action and free will of the nation at large and void of the slightest agency of my own…

I'd like to be a queen of people's hearts, in people's hearts, but I don't see myself being Queen of this country. I don't think many people will want me to be…