It's only natural for unbridled partisanship, unrestrained by allegiance to a greater cause, to lead to chaos.

Religion and morality are the essential pillars of civil society.

It is infinitely better to have a few good men than many indifferent ones.

To every description of citizens, let praise be given. but let them persevere in their affectionate vigilance over that precious depository of American happiness, the Constitution of the United States. Let them cherish it, too, for the sake of those who, from every clime, are daily seeking a dwelling in our land.

It is our policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world.

A people unused to restraint must be led, they will not be drove.

The Constitution that we have is an excellent one, if we can keep it where it is.