Democratical States must always feel before they can see: it is this that makes their Governments slow, but the people will be right at last.

Integrity and firmness is all I can promise; these, be the voyage long or short, never shall forsake me though I be deserted by all men. For of the consolations which are to be derived from these (under any circumstances) the world cannot deprive me.

So far as I am acquainted with the principles and doctrines of Freemasonry, I conceive it to be founded in benevolence and to be exercised only for the good of mankind.

I have often expressed my sentiments, that every man, conducting himself as a good citizen, and being accountable to God alone for his religious opinions, ought to be protected in worshipping the Deity according to the dictates of his own conscience.

Peace with all the world, is my sincere wish.

I am for free commerce with all nations; political connection with none; and little or no diplomatic establishment

Let your Discourse with Men of Business be Short and Comprehensive.