[L]eave nothing to the uncertainty of procuring a warlike apparatus at the moment of public danger.

If they are good workmen, they may be from Asia, Africa or Europe; they may be Mahometans, Jews or Christians of any sect, or they may be Atheists.

Over grown military establishments are under any form of government inauspicious to liberty, and are to be regarded as particularly hostile to republican liberty.

A half-starved limping government, always moving upon crutches and tottering at every step.

[T]he hour is fast approaching, on which the Honor and Success of this army, and the safety of our bleeding Country depend. Remember officers and Soldiers, that you are Freemen, fighting for the blessings of Liberty - that slavery will be your portion, and that of your posterity, if you do not acquit yourselves like men.

A pack of jackasses led by a lion is superior to a pack of lions led by a jackass.

I had rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.