To place any dependence upon militia, is, assuredly, resting upon a broken staff.

The very idea of the power and the right of the people to establish government presupposes the duty of every individual to obey the established government.

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

Offensive operations, often times, is the surest, if not the only means of defence.

... in the present State of America, our welfare and prosperity depend upon the cultivation of our lands and turning the produce of them to the best advantage.

When once the woman has tempted us, and we have tasted the forbidden fruit, there is no such thing as checking our appetites, whatever the consequences may be.

Patience is a noble virtue, and, when rightly exercised, does not fail of its reward.