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.

To believe that everyone is honest is folly, but to believe that no one is honest is worse.

All the public business in Congress now connects itself with intrigues, and there is great danger that the whole government will degenerate into a struggle of cabals.

Whether to the nation or to the state, no service can be or ever will be rendered by a more able or a more faithful public servant.

America does not go abroad in search of monsters to destroy.

Life is a problem; mortal man was made to solve the solemn problem right or wrong.

This hand, to tyrants ever sworn the foe, For Freedom only deals the deadly blow; Then sheathes in calm repose the vengeful blade, For gentle peace in Freedom's hallowed shade.