Familiar Quotations / A Collection of Passages, Phrases, and Proverbs Traced to / Their Sources in Ancient and Modern Literature

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It is my living sentiment, and by the blessing of God it shall be my dying sentiment,—Independence now and Independence forever.[531:1]

Eulogy on Adams and Jefferson, Aug. 2, 1826. Vol. i. p. 136.

Although no sculptured marble should rise to their memory, nor engraved stone bear record of their deeds, yet will their remembrance be as lasting as the land they honored.

Eulogy on Adams and Jefferson, Aug. 2, 1826. Vol. i. p. 146.

Washington is in the clear upper sky.[531:2]

Eulogy on Adams and Jefferson, Aug. 2, 1826. Vol. i. p. 148.

He smote the rock of the national resources, and abundant streams of revenue gushed forth. He touched the dead corpse of Public Credit, and it sprung upon its feet.[531:3]

Speech on Hamilton, March 10, 1831. P. 200.

One country, one constitution, one destiny.

Speech, March 15, 1837. P. 349.