What is the history of mighty kingdoms and nations, but a detail of the ravages and cruelties of the powerful over the weak?

To be good, and do good, is the whole duty of man comprised in a few words.

I hope some future day will bring me the happiness of seeing my family again collected under our own roof, happy in ourselves and blessed in each other.

When men know not what to do, they ought not to do they know not what

What is the history of mighty kingdoms and nations, but a detail of the ravages and cruelties of the powerful over the weak?

May your mind be thoroughly impressed with the absolute necessity of universal virtue and goodness, as the only sure road to happiness, and may you walk therein with undeviating steps.

A people fired ... with love of their country and of liberty, a zeal for the public good, and a noble emulation of glory, will not be disheartened or dispirited by a succession of unfortunate events. But like them, may we learn by defeat the power of becoming invincible.