A few honest men are better than numbers.

Mr. Lely, I desire you would use all your skill to paint my picture truly like me, and not flatter me at all; but remark all these roughnesses, pimples, warts, and everything as you see me, otherwise I will never pay a farthing for it.

Our swords are in God's hands, And our faith is in the Lord. Charge!

Work hard, trust in God, and keep your bowels open.

The State, in choosing men to serve it, takes no notice of their opinions. If they be willing faithfully to serve it, that satisfies.

You have sat too long for any good you have been doing. Depart, I say, and let us have done with you. In the name of God, go!

Those who stop being better stop being good.