There exists in the economy and course of nature, an indissoluble union between virtue and happiness; between duty and advantage; between the genuine maxims of an honest and magnanimous policy, and the solid rewards of public prosperity and felicity; since we ought to be no less persuaded that the propitious smiles of Heaven can never be expected on a nation that disregards the eternal rules of order and right, which Heaven itself has ordained.

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.

The foolish and wicked practice of profane cursing and swearing...is a vice so mean and low, without any temptation, that every man of sense and character detests and despises it.

Happiness is more effectually dispensed to mankind under a republican form of government than any other.

It is impossible to account for the creation of the universe without the agency of a Supreme Being.

In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism who should labor to subvert these great pillars.

The basis of our political system is the right of the people to make and to alter their constitutions of government.