It is in vain, I perceive, to look for ease and happiness in a world of troubles.

Impressed with a conviction that 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 our Country, and to the stability of its political system.

The whole duty of man is summed up in obedience to God's will.

I dare say the men would fight very well if properly officered, although they are an exceedingly dirty and nasty people.

We began a contest for liberty ill provided with the means for the war, relying on our patriotism to supply the deficiency. We expected to encounter many wants and distressed we must bear the present evils and fortitude

Real men despise battle, but will never run from it.

The Army (considering the irritable state it is in, its suffering and composition) is a dangerous instrument to play with.