There is an indissoluble union between a magnanimous policy and the solid rewards of public prosperity and felicity.

There was not a member of the Constitutional Convention who had the least objection to what is contended for by the advocates for a Bill of Rights and trial by jury.

I am persuaded, you will permit me to observe, that the path of true piety is so plain as to require but little political direction.

In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism who should labor to subvert these great pillars.

Associate with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for it is better to be alone than in bad company.

Peace with all the world, is my sincere wish.

Laws or ordinances unobserved, or partially attended to, had better never have been made.