He has lost his left arm, but I my right.

Let us go home and cultivate our virtues.

I consider the proper education of our youths one of the most important objects now to be attained and one from which the greatest benefits may be expected.

For I consider the character of no man affected by a want of success, provided he has made an honest effort to succeed.

We must expect reverses, even defeats. They are sent to teach us wisdom and prudence, to call forth greater energies, and to prevent our falling into greater disasters.

A nation which does not remember what it was yesterday does not know where it is today.

I did only what my duty demanded. I could have taken no other course without dishonor.