Make sure you are doing what God wants you to do--then do it with all your strength.

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.

Let your countenance be pleasant, but in serious matters let it be somewhat grave.

May Heaven to this Union continue its beneficence

Agriculture is the most healthful, most useful, and most noble employment of man

Observe good faith and justice towards all Nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with all. Religion and morality enjoin this conduct; and can it be that good policy does not equally enjoin it?

Happiness is more effectually dispensed to mankind under a republican form of government than any other.