Human nature will never part with power. Look for an example of a voluntary relinquishment of power from one end of the globe to another - you will find none.

The eternal difference between right and wrong does not fluctuate, it is immutable.

You are not to inquire how your trade may be increased, nor how you are to become a great and powerful people, but how your liberties can be secured; for liberty ought to be the direct end of your government.

Perfect freedom is as necessary to the health and vigor of commerce as it is to the health and vigor of citizenship.

There is a Book worth all other books which were ever printed.

Whether this will prove a blessing or a curse, will depend upon the use our people will make of the blessings which a gracious God hath bestowed on us. If they are wise, they will be great and happy. If they are of a contrary character, they will be miserable. Righteousness alone can exalt them as a nation. Reader! Whoever thou art, remember this: and in thy sphere practice virtue thyself, an encourage it in others.

There is a just God who presides over the destinies of nations, and who will raise up friends to fight our battles for us.