We can be thankful to a friend for a few acres or a little money; and yet for the freedom and command of the whole earth, and for the great benefits of our being, our life, health, and reason, we look upon ourselves as under no obligation.

The conditions of conquest are always easy. We have but to toil awhile, endure awhile, believe always, and never turn back

If a man does not know what port he is steering for, no wind is favorable to him.

Courage is a scorner of things which inspire fear.

For the great benefits of our being- our life, health, and reason-we look upon ourselves.

When in fear, it is safest to force the attack.

No evil propensity of the human heart is so powerful that it may not be subdued by discipline.