We must free the slaves or be ourselves subdued.

And whereas it is the duty of nations as well as of men, to own their dependence upon the overruling power of God ... and to recognize the sublime truth, announced in the Holy Scriptures and proven by all history, that those nations only are blessed whose God is the Lord.

May our children and our children's children to a thousand generations, continue to enjoy the benefits conferred upon us by a united country, and have cause yet to rejoice under those glorious institutions bequeathed us by Washington and his compeers.

Avoid popularity if you would have peace.

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

As I would not be a slave, so I would not be a master. This expresses my idea of democracy.

It is bad to be poor. I shall go to the wall for bread and meat, if I neglect my business this year as well as last.