The due administration of justice is the firmest pillar of good government, I have considered the first arrangement of the judicial department as essential to the happiness of the country, and to the stability of its political system.

Let us impart all the blessings we possess, or ask for ourselves, to the whole family of mankind.

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

Reason and experience both forbid us to expect that national morality can exist apart from religious principle.

It is absolutely necessary... for me to have persons that can think for me, as well as execute orders.

Experience teaches us that it is much easier to prevent an enemy from posting themselves than it is to dislodge them after they have got possession.

We must consult our means rather than our wishes.