It is too probable that no plan we propose will be adopted. Perhaps another dreadful conflict is to be sustained. If, to please the people, we offer what we ourselves disprove, how can we afterwards defend our work? Let us raise a standard to which the wise and the honest can repair. The event is in the hand of God.

The liberty enjoyed by the people of these states of worshiping Almighty God agreebly to their conscience, is not only among the choicest of their blessings, but also of their rights.

Let us raise a standard to which the wise and honest can repair; the rest is in the hands of God.

You have only one way to convince others, listen to them.

My manner of living is plain and I do not mean to be put out of it. A glass of wine and a bit of mutton are always ready.

Let us with Caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion.

It would be peculiarly improper to omit in this first official act my fervent supplications to that Almighty Being Who rules over the universe, Who presides in the councils of nations, and Whose providential aids can supply every human defect.