It is our boast, that a man's religious tenets will not forfeit the protection of the Laws.

We must take human nature as we find it, perfection falls not to the share of mortals.

The foundation of our national policy will be laid in the pure and immutable principle of private morality.

As a very important source of strength and security, cherish public credit.

When we assumed the Soldier, we did not lay aside the Citizen.

Every day the increasing weight of years admonishes me more and more, that the shade of retirement is as necessary to me as it will be welcome.

If we mean to support the liberty and independence which has cost us so much blood and treasure to establish, we must drive far away the demon of party spirit and local reproach.