But lest some unlucky event should happen unfavorable to my reputation, I beg it may be remembered by every gentleman in the room that I this day declare with the utmost sincerity, I do not think myself equal to the command I am honored with.

The Citizens of the United States of America have a right to applaud themselves for giving to Mankind examples of an enlarged and liberal policy: a policy worthy of imitation. All possess alike liberty of conscience and immunities of citizenship.

The company in which you will improve most will be least expensive to you.

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

Rise early, that by habit it may become familiar, agreeable, healthy, and profitable.

99% percent of failures are the ones who make excuses.

Democratical States must always feel before they can see: it is this that makes their Governments slow, but the people will be right at last.