In politics as in religion, my tenets are few and simple. The leading one of which, and indeed that which embraces most others, is to be honest and just ourselves and to exact it from others, meddling as little as possible in their affairs where our own are not involved. If this maxim was generally adopted, wars would cease and our swords would soon be converted into reap hooks and our harvests be more peaceful, abundant, and happy.

If you can't sent money, send tobacco.

I had rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.

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

The business being thus closed . . . dined together and took a cordial leave of each other After which I returned to my lodgings, did some business with and received the papers from the secretary of the Convention, and retired to meditate on the momentous work which had been executed.

I am again called upon by the voice of my country to execute the functions of its Chief Magistrate.

True friendship is a plant of slow growth.