This house protected by an armed citizen. There is absolutely nothing here worth dying for.

My great objection to this government is, that it does not leave us the means of defending our rights, or of waging war against tyrants.

The militia is our ultimate safety. We can have no security without it. The great object is that every man be armed.

I have now disposed of all my property to my family. There is one thing more I wish I could give them, and that is the Christian religion.

Implements of war and subjugation are the last arguments to which kings resort.

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.

Being a Christian... is a character which I prize far above all this world has or can boast.