It should be the highest ambition of every American to extend his views beyond himself, and to bear in mind that his conduct will not only affect himself, his country, and his immediate posterity; but that its influence may be co-extensive with the world, and stamp political happiness or misery on ages yet unborn.

To rectify past blunders is impossible, but we might profit by the experience of them.

Happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected.

For it is fixed principle with me, that whatever is done should be done well.

Undertake not what you cannot perform, but be careful to keep your promise.

Providence has at all times been my only dependence, for all other resources seemed to have failed us.

I dare say the men would fight very well if properly officered, although they are an exceedingly dirty and nasty people.