Worry is the interest paid by those who borrow trouble.

Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distresses of every one, and let your hand give in proportion to your purse; remembering always the estimation of the widow's mite, but, that it is not every one who asketh that deserveth charity; all, however, are worthy of the inquiry, or the deserving may suffer.

Do not let anyone claim tribute of American patriotism if they even attempt to remove religion from politics.

My fervent supplications to that Almighty Being who rules over the universe; who presides in the councils of nations; and whose providential aid can supply every human defect; that his benediction may consecrate to the liberties and happiness of the People of the United States, a Government instituted by themselves for these essential purposes, and may enable every instrument employed in its administration to execute with success the functions allotted to his charge. In tendering this homage to the Great Author of every public and private good.

I only wish, while I am a servant of the public, to know the will of my masters, that I may govern my self accordingly.

Extensive powers not exercised as far as was necessary have, I believe, scarcely ever failed to ruin the possessor.

An ambassador has no need of spies; his character is always sacred.