In this choice of inheritance we have given to our frame of polity the image of a relation in blood; binding up the constitution of our country with our dearest domestic ties; adopting our fundamental laws into the bosom of our family affections; keeping inseparable and cherishing with the warmth of all their combined and mutually reflected charities, our state, our hearths, our sepulchres, and our altars.

It is an advantage to all narrow wisdom and narrow morals that their maxims have a plausible air; and, on a cursory view, appear equal to first principles. They are light and portable. They are as current as copper coin; and about as valuable.

It is hard to say whether doctors of law or divinity have made the greater advances in the lucrative business of mystery.

One that confounds good and evil is an enemy to good.

Whenever a separation is made between liberty and justice, neither, in my opinion, is safe.

War never leaves where it found a nation.

The arrogance of age must submit to be taught by youth.