Always speak the truth.

It is the child of avarice, the brother of iniquity, and the father of mischief.

When there is no vision, there is no hope.

A good moral character is the first essential. It is highly important not only to be learned but to be virtuous.

Paper money will invariably operate in the body of politics as spirit liquors on the human body. They prey on the vitals and ultimately destroy them

My ardent desire is... to keep the United States free from political connexions with every other Country. To see that they may be independent of all, and under the influence of none.

I can never think of promoting my convenience at the expense of a friend's interest and inclination.