Government is being founded on opinion, the opinion of the public, even when it is wrong, ought to be respected to a certain degree.

Exercise and application produce order in our affairs, health of body, cheerfulness of mind, and these make us precious to our friends

Gouverneur Morris had often told me that General Washington believed no more of that system (Christianity) than did he himself.

Hemp is one of the greatest, most important substances of our nation

While old men feel sensibly enough their own advance in years, they do not sufficiently recollect it in those whom they have seenyoung.

Not less than two hours a day should be devoted to exercise.

No duty the Executive had to perform was so trying as to put the right man in the right place.