There can be no greater error than to expect, or calculate, upon real favors from nation to nation. It is an illusion which experience must cure, which a just pride ought to discard.

Freemasonry is an order whose leading star is philanthropy and whose principles inculcate an unceasing devotion to the cause of virtue and morality.

Citizens by birth or choice of a common country, that country has a right to concentrate your affections. The name of American, which belongs to you, in your national capacity, must always exalt the just pride of Patriotism, more than any appellation derived from local discriminations.

I shall never ask, never refuse, nor ever resign an office.

Working on your biceps? Try chopping down a cherry tree.

Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all.

The executive branch of this government never has, nor will suffer, while I preside, any improper conduct of its officers to escape with impunity.