I have the consolation to believe, that, while choice and prudence invite me to quit the political scene, patriotism does not forbid it.

I will move gently down the stream of life until I sleep with my fathers.

Upon the whole I doubt whether the Benefits of opposition to the Constitution opposition to the Constitution will not ultimately be productive of more good than evil; it has called forth, in its defence, abilities which would not perhaps have been otherwise exerted that have thrown a new light upon the science of government, It has given the rights of man a full and fair discussion, and explained them in so clear and forcible a manner, as cannot fail to make a lasting impression.

Though, when a people shall have become incapable of governing themselves and fit for a master, it is of little consequence from what quarter he comes.

One thing and only one thing a Masonic Lodge can give its members which they can get nowhere else in the world. That one thing is Masonry.

The great mass of our citizens require only to understand matters rightly, to form right decisions.

If we are wise, let us prepare for the worst.