Laws or ordinances unobserved, or partially attended to, had better never have been made.

The future of this nation depends on the Christian training of our youth.

I cannot tell a lie. I cut down the cherry tree.

In a word, if this country can steer clear of European politics, stand firm on its bottom, and be wise and temperate in its government, it bids fair to be one of the greatest and happiest nations in the world.

Almighty and eternal Lord God, the great Creator of heaven and earth, and the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ; look down from heaven in pity and compassion upon me thy servant, who humbly prostrate myself before thee.

Democratical States must always feel before they can see: it is this that makes their Governments slow, but the people will be right at last.

To place any dependence upon Militia, is, assuredly, resting upon a broken staff ... If I was called upon to declare upon Oath , whether the Militia have been most serviceable or hurtful upon the whole; I should subscribe to the latter.