Do not let anyone claim tribute of American patriotism if they even attempt to remove religion from politics.

I am for free commerce with all nations; political connection with none; and little or no diplomatic establishment

We should not look back unless it is to derive useful lessons from past errors, and for the purpose of profiting by dearly bought experience.

If we cannot learn wisdom from experience, it is hard to say where it is to be found.

To enlarge the sphere of social happiness is worthy of the benevolent design of a Masonic institution; and it is most fervently to be wished, that the conduct of every member of the fraternity, as well as those publications, that discover the principles which actuate them, may tend to convince mankind that the grand object of Masonry is to promote the happiness of the human race.

Upon the whole I doubt whether the Benefits of opposition to the Constitution opposition to the Constitution will not ultimately be productive of more good than evil; it has called forth, in its defence, abilities which would not perhaps have been otherwise exerted that have thrown a new light upon the science of government, It has given the rights of man a full and fair discussion, and explained them in so clear and forcible a manner, as cannot fail to make a lasting impression.

I am again called upon by the voice of my country to execute the functions of its Chief Magistrate.