It is impossible to reason without arriving at a Supreme Being. Religion is as necessary to reason, as reason is to religion.

A passionate attachment of one nation for another produces a variety of evils

Where is the security for property, for reputation, for life, if the sense of religious obligation deserts the oaths . . . ?

Nothing is more essential, than that permanent, inveterate antipathies against particular Nations, and passionate attachments for others, should be excluded; and that, in place of them, just and amicable feelings towards all should be cultivated.

Among the many interesting objects which will engage your attention that of providing for the common defense will merit particular regard. To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace.

At a distance from the theatre of action, truth is not always related without embellishment, and sometimes is entirely perverted, from a misconception of the causes which produce the effects that are the subjects of censure.

I go to the chair of government with feelings not unlike those of a culprit who is going to the place of his execution.