Paper money will invariably operate in the body of politics as spirit liquors on the human body. They prey on the vitals and ultimately destroy them

Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all.

The situation of the general government, if it can be called a government, is shaken to its foundation, and liable to be overturned by every blast.

I hold the maxim no less applicable to public than to private affairs, that honesty is always the best policy.

True friendship is a plant of slow growth, and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity, before it is entitled to the appellation.

I consider it an indispensible duty to close this last solemn act of my official life by commending the interests of our dearest country to the protection of Almighty God and those who have the superintendence of them into his Holy keeping.

Every post is honourable in which a man can serve his country.