The Army (considering the irritable state it is in, its suffering and composition) is a dangerous instrument to play with.

I had rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.

Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.

The Stamp Act imposed on the colonies by the Parliament of Great Britain is an ill-judged measure. Parliament has no right to put its hands into our pockets without our consent.

The constitution vests the power of declaring war in Congress; therefore no offensive expedition of importance can be undertaken until after they shall have deliberated upon the subject and authorized such a measure.

My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I am I owe to my mother. I attribute all my success in life to the moral, intellectual and physical education I received from her.

If ever again our nation stumbles upon unfunded paper, it shall surely be like death to our body politic. This country will crash.