The power under the Constitution will always be in the people.

We are either a United people, or we are not. If the former, let us, in all maters of general concern act as a nation, which have national objects to promote, and a national character to support. If we are not, let us no longer act a farce by pretending to it.

The common and continual mischiefs of the spirit of party are sufficient to make it the interest and duty of a wise people to discourage and restrain it.

I have no other view than to promote the public good, and am unambitious of honors not founded in the approbation of my Country.

The Independence and Liberty you possess are the work of joint councils and joint efforts, of common dangers, sufferings and successes.

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

The most enviable praise of all is just to be called an honest man.