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

A government is like fire, a handy servant, but a dangerous master.

I know of no pursuit in which more real and important services can be rendered to any country than by improving its agriculture, its breed of useful animals, and other branches of a husbandman's cares.

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 to implore his protection and favors.

I was no party man myself, and the first wish of my heart was, if parties did exist, to reconcile them.

Like as a wise man in time of peace prepares for war.

Avoiding occasions of expense by cultivating peace, we should remember also that timely disbursements to prepare for danger frequently prevent much greater disbursements to repel it