... the benefit arising from moderate use of strong Liquor have been experienced in all Armies, and are not to be disputed.

It is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favors.

Speak seldom, but to important subjects, except such as particularly relate to your constituents, and, in the former case, make yourself perfectly master of the subject.

To secure respect to a neutral flag requires a naval force organized and ready to vindicate it from insult or aggression.

Happiness depends more upon the internal frame of a person’s own mind, than on the externals in the world.

The Citizens of the United States of America have a right to applaud themselves for giving to Mankind examples of an enlarged and liberal policy: a policy worthy of imitation. All possess alike liberty of conscience and immunities of citizenship.

Speak not injurious words neither in jest nor earnest; scoff at none, although they give occasion.