It is among the evils, and perhaps not the smallest, of democratical governments, that the people must feel before they will see. When this happens they are roused to action. Hence it is that those kinds of government are so slow.

Like as a wise man in time of peace prepares for war.

If we are wise, let us prepare for the worst.

Let your countenance be pleasant, but in serious matters let it be somewhat grave.

We should on all Occasions avoid a general Action, or put anything to the Risque, unless compelled by a necessity, into which we ought never to be drawn.

It is infinitely better to have a few good men than many indifferent ones.

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