For myself the delay [in assuming the office of the President] may be compared with a reprieve; for in confidence I assure you, with the world it would obtain little credit that my movements to the chair of Government will be accompanied by feelings not unlike those of a culprit who is going to the place of his execution: so unwilling am I, in the evening of a life nearly consumed in public cares, to quit a peaceful abode for an Ocean of difficulties, without that competency of political skill, abilities and inclination which is necessary to manage the helm.

Remember, officers and soldiers, that you are fighting for the blessings of liberty.

A half-starved limping government, always moving upon crutches and tottering at every step.

Our Constitution gives to bigotry no sanction.

To secure respect to a neutral flag requires a naval force organized and ready to vindicate it from insult or aggression.

Father I cannot tell a lie. I did it with my little hatchet.

A lottery is the perfect tax...laid only upon the willing.