Require nothing unreasonable of your officers and men, but see that whatever is required be punctually complied with. Reward and punish every man according to his merit, without partiality or prejudice; hear his complaints; if well founded, redress them; if otherwise, discourage them, in order to prevent frivolous ones. Discourage vice in every shape, and impress upon the mind of every man, from the first to the lowest, the importance of the cause, and what it is they are contending for.

The best means of forming a manly, virtuous, and happy people will be found in the right education of youth. Without this foundation, every other means, in my opinion, must fail.

I die hard but am not afraid to go.

We are not to expect perfection in this world; but mankind, in modern times, have apparently made some progress in the science of government.

It is our policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world.

One of the expedients of party to acquire influence, within particular districts, is to misrepresent the opinions and aims of other districts.

To contract new debts is not the way to pay old ones.