No morn ever dawned more favorable than ours did; and no day was every more clouded than the present! Wisdom, and good examples are necessary at this time to rescue the political machine from the impending storm.

All see, and most admire, the glare which hovers round the external happiness of elevated office.

Human rights can only be assured among a virtuous people. The general government . . . can never be in danger of degenerating into a monarchy, an oligarchy, an aristocracy, or any despotic or oppresive form so long as there is any virtue in the body of the people.

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

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

The whole duty of man is summed up in obedience to God's will.

Harmony, liberal intercourse with all nations, are recommended by policy, humanity, and interest.