Thirteen sovereignties pulling against each other and all tugging at the federal head, will soon bring ruin on the whole.

Mankind, when left to themselves, are unfit for their own government.

Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence.

In a free and republican government, you cannot restrain the voice of the multitude.

My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I am I owe to my mother. I attribute all my success in life to the moral, intellectual and physical education I received from her.

I wish the constitution, which is offered, had been made more perfect; but I sincerely believe it is the best that could be obtained at this time. And, as a constitutional door is opened for amendment hereafter, the adoption of it, under the present circumstances of the Union, is in my opinion desirable.

My death has not yet quite arrived, but it is near and inevitable as night follows day.