The alternate triumphs of different parties ... make the public administration the mirror of the ill-concerted and incongruous projects of faction, rather than the organ of consistent and wholesome plans digested by common counsels.

The most enviable praise of all is just to be called an honest man.

[death]...the abyss from where no traveler is permitted to return

Refrain from drink which is the source of all evil-and the ruin of half the workmen in this Country.

... the benefit arising from moderate use of strong Liquor have been experienced in all Armies, and are not to be disputed.

Thirteen sovereignties pulling against each other and all tugging at the federal head, will soon bring ruin on the whole.

The United States of America should have a foundation free from the influence of clergy.