The consideration that human happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected will always continue to prompt me to promote the former by inculcating the practice of the latter.

Of all the animosities which have existed among mankind, those which are caused by difference of sentiment in religion appear to be the most inveterate and distressing, and ought most to be deprecated.

I cannot conceive a rank more honorable, than that which flows from the uncorrupted choice of a brave and free people, the purest source and original fountain of all power.

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

The fate of unborn millions will now depend, under God, on the courage and conduct of this army. We have, therefore, to resolve to conquer or die.

It is an old adage that honesty is the best policy-this applies to public as well as private life-to States as well as individuals.

We must take human nature as we find it, perfection falls not to the share of mortals.