It is infinitely better to have a few good men than many indifferent ones.

I dare say the men would fight very well if properly officered, although they are an exceedingly dirty and nasty people.

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

I go to the chair of government with feelings not unlike those of a culprit who is going to the place of his execution.

Observe good faith and justice toward all nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with all.

To place any dependence upon militia, is, assuredly, resting upon a broken staff.

To expect ... the same service from raw and undisciplined recruits, as from veteran soldiers, is to expect what never did and perhaps never will happen. Men, who are familiarized to danger, meet it without shrinking; whereas troops unused to service often apprehend danger where no danger is.