Undertake not to teach your equal in the art himself professes; it savors arrogancy.

It is the child of avarice, the brother of iniquity, and the father of mischief.

The thinking part of mankind do not form their judgment from events; and their equity will ever attach equal glory to those actions which deserve success, and those which have been crowned with it.

There is an opinion that parties in free countries are useful checks upon the administration of the government, and serve to keep alive the spirit of liberty. This, within certain limits, is probably true, and, in governments of a monarchical cast, patriotism may look with indulgence, if not with favor, upon the spirit of party. But in those of the popular character, in governments purely elective, it is a spirit not to be encouraged.

I walk on untrodden ground. There is scarcely any part of my conduct which may not hereafter be drawn into precedent.

Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all.

Submit your sentiments with diffidence. A dictatorial style, though it may carry conviction, is always accompanied with disgust.