Let your conversation be without malice or envy, for it is a sign of a tractable and commendable nature; and in all cases of passion admit reason to govern.

The future of this nation depends on the Christian training of our youth.

Of all the animosities which have existed among mankind, those which are caused by difference of sentiment in religion appear to be the most inveterate and distressing, and ought most to be deprecated.

Patience is a noble virtue, and, when rightly exercised, does not fail of its reward.

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

[The spirit of party] opens the door to foreign influence and corruption, which finds a facilitated access to the government itself through the channels of party passions.

Extensive powers not exercised as far as was necessary have, I believe, scarcely ever failed to ruin the possessor.