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

The foundations of our national policy will be laid in the pure and immutable principles of private morality, and the preeminence of free government be exemplified by all the attributes which can win the affections of its citizens, and command the respect of the world.

I was no party man myself, and the first wish of my heart was, if parties did exist, to reconcile them.

The thinking part of mankind do not form their judgment from events; and their equity will ever attach equal glory to those actions which deserve success, and those which have been crowned with it.

The Constitution that we have is an excellent one, if we can keep it where it is.

A bad war is fought with a good mind.

Be not glad at the misfortune of another, though he may be your enemy.