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

Freemasonry is an institution founded on eternal reason and truth; whose deep basis is the civilization of mankind, and whose everlasting glory it is to have the immovable support of those two mighty pillars, science and morality.

The foundations of our national policy will be laid in the pure and immutable principles of private morality, and the preeminence of free government be exemplified by all the attributes which can win the affections of its citizens, and command the respect of the world.

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

I never mean, unless some particular circumstances should compel it, to possess another slave by purchase, it being among my first wishes to see some plan adopted, by which slavery in this country may be abolished by law.

Indians and wolves are both beasts of prey, tho' they differ in shape.

I will move gently down the stream of life until I sleep with my fathers.