The Union is much older than the Constitution. It was formed in fact, by the Articles of Association in 1774. It was matured and continued by the Declaration of Independence in 1776.

He who represents himself has a fool for a client

You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today.

Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt.

If you wish to win a man over to your ideas, first make him your friend.

Much is being said about peace; and no man desires peace more ardently than I. Still I am yet unprepared to give up the Union fora peace which, so achieved, could not be of much duration.

The power confided in me will be used to hold, occupy and possess the property and places belonging to the government, and to collect the duties and imposts.