I sincerely wish war was a pleasanter and easier business than it is, but it does not admit of holidays.

Every man is said to have his peculiar ambition. Whether it be true or not, I can say for one that I have no other so great as that of being truly esteemed of my fellow men, by rendering myself worthy of their esteem.

Never do anything for anyone who can just as well do it themself

The Cause of civil liberty must not be surrendered at the end of one, or even one hundred defeats.

Study the Constitution. Let it be preached from the pulpit, proclaimed in legislatures, and enforced in courts of justice.

I trust that as He shall further open the way, I will be ready to walk therein, relying on His help and trusting in His goodness and wisdom.

Those who are ready to sacrifice freedom for security ultimately will lose both.