It is better to spread trust all around than to hand out money!

The movements of a great nation are connected in all their parts. If errors have been committed they ought to be corrected; if the policy is sound it ought to be supported.

The best form of government is that which is most likely to prevent the greatest sum of evil.

A free, virtuous, and enlightened people must know full well the great principles and causes upon which their happiness depends.

Let us by wise and constitutional measures promote intelligence among the people as the best means of preserving our liberties.

In wars of the European powers in matters relating to themselves we have never taken any part, nor does it comport with our policy so to do

History has shown that at least one-half of every century is consumed in war.