A half-starved limping government, always moving upon crutches and tottering at every step.

It is to be lamented that great characters are seldom without a blot.

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.

Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire, called conscience.

The bosom of America is open to receive not only the Opulent and respectable Stranger, but the oppressed and persecuted of all Nations And Religions; whom we shall wellcome to a participation of all our rights and previleges...

Always speak the truth.

Undertake not what you cannot perform, but be careful to keep your promise.