A passionate attachment of one nation for another produces a variety of evils

As Mankind becomes more liberal, they will be more apt to allow that all those who conduct themselves as worthy members of the community are equally entitled to the protections of civil government. I hope ever to see America among the foremost nations of justice and liberality.

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.

I shall make it the most agreeable part of my duty to study merit, and reward the brave and deserving.

For it is fixed principle with me, that whatever is done should be done well.

The United States enjoy a scene of prosperity and tranquility under the new government that could hardly have been hoped for.

It is impossible to govern the world without God. It is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the Providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits and humbly implore his protection and favor.