We may give advice, but we cannot give conduct.
If you would not be laughed at, be the first to laugh at yourself.
If a man would reap praise, you must sow the seeds, gentle words and useful deeds.
If we restrict liberty to attain security we will lose them both.
In the beginning of the contest with Britain, when we were sensible of danger, we had daily prayers in this room for Divine protection," he stated. "Our prayers, Sir, were heard, and they were graciously answered. ... Do we imagine we no longer need His assistance?
I consent Sir, to this Constitution because I expect no better, and because I am not sure, that it is not the best.