This accession of territory affirms forever the power of the United States, and I have given England a maritime rival who sooner or later will humble her pride.
Of all the peoples of Europe, Spaniards disgust me the least.
Fashion condemns us to many follies, the greatest is to make oneself its slave.
I start out by believing the worst
Independence, like honor, is a rocky island, without a beach.
Public opinion is the thermometer a monarch should constantly consult.