In these sentiments, sir, I agree to this Constitution, with all its faults, if they are such; because I think a General Government necessary for us, and there is no form of government, but what may be a blessing to the people if well administered; and believe further, that this is likely to be well administered for a course of years, and can only end in despotism, as other forms have done before it, when the people shall become so corrupted as to need despotic government, being incapable of any other.

Finding myself to exist in the world, I believe I shall, in some shape or other, always exist.

Those who are fear'd, are hated.

Drive thy business or it will drive thee.

What is the recipe for successful achievement? Choose a career you love. Give it the best there is in you. Seize your opportunities. And be a member of the team.

The best tranquilizer is a clear conscience.

Keep thy shop, and thy shop will keep thee.