The Hand of providence has been so conspicuous in all this, that he must be worse than an infidel that lacks faith, and more than wicked, that has not gratitude enough to acknowledge his obligations.

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

Refrain from drink which is the source of all evil-and the ruin of half the workmen in this Country.

..the establishment of Civil and Religious Liberty was the Motive that induced me to the field of battle.

Serious misfortunes, originating in misrepresentation, frequently flow and spread before they can be dissipated by truth.

When we assumed the Soldier, we did not lay aside the Citizen; and we shall most sincerely rejoice with you in the happy hour when the establishment of American Liberty, upon the most firm and solid foundations shall enable us to return to our Private Stations in the bosom of a free, peacefully and happy Country.

99% of failures come from people who make excuses.