Father I cannot tell a lie. I did it with my little hatchet.

Against the insidious wiles of foreign influence, (I conjure you to believe me fellow citizens) the jealousy of a free people ought to be constantly awake; since history and experience prove that foreign influence is one of the most baneful foes of Republican Government.

It is to be lamented that great characters are seldom without a blot.

One of the expedients of party to acquire influence, within particular districts, is to misrepresent the opinions and aims of other districts.

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

It is absolutely necessary... for me to have persons that can think for me, as well as execute orders.

As the first of every thing, in our situation will serve to establish a Precedent, it is devoutly wished on my part, that these precedents may be fixed on true principles.