May our country be always successful, but whether successful or otherwise, always right.

The experience of all former ages had shown that of all human governments, democracy was the most unstable, fluctuating and short-lived.

Where annual elections end where slavery begins.

The law is an artificial human construct, quite arbitrary, and of absolutely no use anywhere else but in a court of law!

It is so obvious to every reasonable being that he did not make himself, and the world in which he inhabits could as little make itself, that the moment we begin to exercise the power of reflection, it seems impossible to escape the conviction that there is a Creator.

The will of the people is the source and the happiness of the people the end of all legitimate government upon earth.

Courage and perseverance have a magical talisman, before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish into air. These qualities have ever been displayed in their mightiest perfection, as attendants in the retinue of strong passions.