As the first of every thing, in our situation will serve to establish a Precedent, it is devoutly wished on my part, that these precedents may be fixed on true principles.

Observe good faith and justice toward all nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with all.

If ever again our nation stumbles upon unfunded paper, it shall surely be like death to our body politic. This country will crash.

Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire, called conscience.

We should amuse our evening hours of life in cultivating the tender plants, and bringing them to perfection, before they are transplanted to a happier clime.

In disputes, be not so desirous to overcome as to not give liberty to each one to deliver his opinion and submit to the judgment of the major part, especially if they are judges of the dispute.

The consideration that human happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected will always continue to prompt me to promote the former by inculcating the practice of the latter.