When the American spirit was in its youth, the language of America was different: Liberty, sir, was the primary object.

We are not weak if we make a proper use of those means which the God of Nature has placed in our power... the battle, sir, is not to the strong alone it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave.

Liberty ought to be the direct end of your government.

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

I shall act as I think my duty requires.

Gentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace! – but there is no peace.

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.