Edward Blake Quotations

As far as I can judge, not much good can be done without disturbing something or somebody.

The accumulation of personal wealth and the extension of commercial transactions have developed a great and lamentable increase in certain classes of crimes, while the improvements in transport have largely facilitated the escape of fugitive criminals.

I fear the carnival of crime is beginning on our border.

I may err in judgment, but I hope not in intention.

Speaking for myself I took office with reluctance, I will have it with pleasure, & while I am obliged to hold it my effort will be, as it has been, to do the thing that is right according to my lights.

What happened to the American Dream? It came true! You're lookin' at it