Truth will ultimately prevail where there is pains taken to bring it to light.

To enlarge the sphere of social happiness is worthy of the benevolent design of a Masonic institution; and it is most fervently to be wished, that the conduct of every member of the fraternity, as well as those publications, that discover the principles which actuate them, may tend to convince mankind that the grand object of Masonry is to promote the happiness of the human race.

Government is at best a petulant servant and at worst a tyrannical master.

The best way to have peace is to always be prepared to fight a way.

Character enough of an opposite description ... My opinion is ... that you could as soon scrub the blackamore white, as to change the principles of a profest Democrat; and that he will leave nothing unattempted to overturn the Government of this Country.

Honesty is always the best policy.

Always speak the truth.