The pure and benign light of revelation has had a meliorating influence on mankind.

Real men despise battle, but will never run from it.

I am now . . . on a subject, which fills me with inexpressible concern . . . . But as it has been a kind of destiny, that has thrown me upon this service, I shall hope that my undertaking it is designed to answer some good purpose.

All see, and most admire, the glare which hovers round the external happiness of elevated office.

In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism who should labor to subvert these great pillars.

Good moral character is the first essential in a man.

Being persuaded that a just application of the principles, on which the Masonic Fraternity is founded, must be promote of private virtue and public prosperity, I shall always be happy to advance the interests of the Society, and to be considered by them as a deserving brother.