It is the duty of mankind on all suitable occasions to acknowledge their dependence on the Divine Being... Almighty God would mercifully interpose and still the rage of war among the nations... He would take this province under His protection, confound the designs and defeat the attempts of its enemies, and unite our hearts and strengthen our hands in every undertaking that may be for the public good, and for our defense and security in this time of danger.

They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.

The first mistake in public business is the going into it.

If you can't pay for a thing, don't buy it. If you can't get paid for it, don't sell it. Do this, and you will have calm and drowsy nights, with all of the good business you have now and none of the bad. If you have time, don't wait for time.

The used key is always bright.

In the affairs of this world, men are saved not by faith, but by the want of it.

I consent Sir, to this Constitution because I expect no better, and because I am not sure, that it is not the best.