My own remedy is always to eat, just before I step into bed, a hot roasted onion, if I have a cold.

I cannot tell a lie. I cut down the cherry tree.

Integrity and firmness is all I can promise; these, be the voyage long or short, never shall forsake me though I be deserted by all men. For of the consolations which are to be derived from these (under any circumstances) the world cannot deprive me.

It gives me real concern to observe ... that you should think it necessary to distinguish between my personal and public character, and confine your esteem to the former.

Leadership is not only having a vision, but also having the courage, the discipline, and the resources to get you there.

The great Searcher of human hearts is my witness, that I have no wish, which aspires beyond the humble and happy lot of living and dying a private citizen on my own farm.

I shall make it the most agreeable part of my duty to study merit, and reward the brave and deserving.