I never say anything of a man that I have the smallest scruple of saying to him.

Bless my family, kindred, friends and country, be our God and guide this day and forever for His sake, who lay down in the grave and arose again for us, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

I use no Porter ... in my family, but such as is made in America: both these articles may now be purchased of an excellent quality.

My opinion with respect to immigration is, that except of useful mechanics and some particular description of men and professions, there is no use of encouragement.

I am for free commerce with all nations; political connection with none; and little or no diplomatic establishment

For if Men are to be precluded from offering their Sentiments on a matter, which may involve the most serious and alarming consequences, that can invite the consideration of Mankind, reason is of no use to us; the freedom of Speech may be taken away, and dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep, to the Slaughter.

My death has not yet quite arrived, but it is near and inevitable as night follows day.