There is nothing so likely to produce peace as to be well prepared to meet the enemy.

Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages.

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.

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.

It is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God.

I have the consolation to believe, that, while choice and prudence invite me to quit the political scene, patriotism does not forbid it.

The common and continual mischiefs of the spirit of party are sufficient to make it the interest and duty of a wise people to discourage and restrain it.