"Senators, it is true that I am hard of hearing, but you will find that it is not for want of listening. It is also true that I speak with an impediment. But isn't what a man says more important than how long he takes to say it? It is true that I have little experience of government. But at least I have lived my life with the royal family. I have observed it working more closely than any of you. Is your experience better than that? And as for being half-witted, well, what can I say, except that I have survived to middle age with half my wits while thousands have died with all of their wits intact. Clearly, quality of wits is more important than quantity."
"The world is my country; all of humanity are my brethren; and to do good deeds is my religion." (Thomas Paine)