It is incumbent upon every person of every description to contribute to his country's welfare.

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

I wish the constitution, which is offered, had been made more perfect; but I sincerely believe it is the best that could be obtained at this time. And, as a constitutional door is opened for amendment hereafter, the adoption of it, under the present circumstances of the Union, is in my opinion desirable.

If there was the same propensity in mankind for investigating the motives, as there is for censuring the conduct, of public characters, it would be found that the censure so freely bestowed is oftentimes unmerited and uncharitable.

A good moral character is the first essential. It is highly important not only to be learned but to be virtuous.

It is impossible to account for the creation of the universe without the agency of a Supreme Being.

Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all.