If they are good workmen, they may be from Asia, Africa or Europe; they may be Mahometans, Jews or Christians of any sect, or they may be Atheists.

The situation of the general government, if it can be called a government, is shaken to its foundation, and liable to be overturned by every blast.

Let me ask you, sir, when is the time for brave men to exert themselves in the cause of liberty and their country, if this is not?

Though, when a people shall have become incapable of governing themselves and fit for a master, it is of little consequence from what quarter he comes.

Let your Discourse with Men of Business be Short and Comprehensive.

The Constitution is the guide which I never will abandon.

I commend you, however, for passing the time in as merry a manner as you possibly could; it is assuredly better to go laughing than crying thro' the rough journey of life.