Finally, it is my most fervent prayer to that Almighty Being before whom I now stand, and who has kept us in His hands from the infancy of our Republic to the present day, that He will so overrule all my intentions and actions and inspire the hearts of my fellow-citizens that we may be preserved from dangers of all kinds and continue forever a united and happy people.

Were all the worshippers of the gold calf to memorialize me and request a restoration of the deposits I would cut my right hand from my body before I would do such an act. The gold calf may be worshipped by others but as for myself I serve the Lord.

After eight years as President I have only two regrets: that I have not shot Henry Clay or hanged John C. Calhoun.

I hope and trust to meet you in Heaven, both white and black-both white and black.

I am one of those who do not believe that a national debt is a national blessing, but rather a curse to a republic; inasmuch as it is calculated to raise around the administration a moneyed aristocracy dangerous to the liberties of the country.

You are a den of vipers and thieves. I intend to rout you out, and by the eternal God, I will rout you out.

Live within your means, never be in debt, and by husbanding your money you can always lay it out well.