It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one.

Firearms stand next in importance to the Constitution itself.

I use no Porter ... in my family, but such as is made in America: both these articles may now be purchased of an excellent quality.

Every post is honourable in which a man can serve his country.

Human rights can only be assured among a virtuous people. The general government . . . can never be in danger of degenerating into a monarchy, an oligarchy, an aristocracy, or any despotic or oppresive form so long as there is any virtue in the body of the people.

We must consult our means rather than our wishes.

To cash paid for saddlery, a letter case, maps, glasses, etc etc etc. for the use of my Command: 29 pounds 13 shillings and sixpence... To Mrs Washington's travelling expenses in coming to and returning from my winter quarters, the money to defray that taken from my private purse: 1064 pounds, one shilling.