Religion and morality are the essential pillars of civil society.

It is on great occasions only, and after time has been given for cool and deliberate reflection, that the real voice of the people can be known.

If, in the opinion of the people, the distribution or modification of the constitutional powers be in any particular wrong, let it be corrected by an amendment in the way which the Constitution designates. But let there be no change by usurpation; for though this, in one instance, may be the instrument of good, it is the customary weapon by which free governments are destroyed.

While just government protects all in their religious rites, true religion affords government its surest support.

When in company, put not your hands to any part of the body, not usually discovered.

Against the insidious wiles of foreign influence, (I conjure you to believe me fellow citizens) the jealousy of a free people ought to be constantly awake; since history and experience prove that foreign influence is one of the most baneful foes of Republican Government.

The power under the Constitution will always be in the people.