The Arts and Sciences, essential to the prosperity of the State and to the ornament of human life, have a primary claim to the encouragement of every lover of his country and mankind.

Government is not reason, it is not eloquence, it is force...Never for a moment should it be left to irresponsible action.

The time is near at hand which must determine whether Americans are to be free men or slaves.

We must consult our means rather than our wishes.

It is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God.

The due administration of justice is the firmest pillar of good government, I have considered the first arrangement of the judicial department as essential to the happiness of the country, and to the stability of its political system.

In a word, if this country can steer clear of European politics, stand firm on its bottom, and be wise and temperate in its government, it bids fair to be one of the greatest and happiest nations in the world.