I am a real Christian, that is to say, a cisciple of the doctrines of Jesus. I have little doubt that our whole country will soon be rallied to the unity of our Creator.

Having labored faithfully in establishing the right of self-government, we see in the rising generation, into whose hands it is passing, that purity of principle and energy of character which will protect and preserve it through their day, and deliver it over to their sons as they receive it from their fathers.

Do not bite at the bait of pleasure, till you know there is no hook beneath it.

Peace and friendship with all mankind is our wisest policy, and I wish we may be permitted to pursue it.

The glow of one warm thought is to me worth more than money.

Bind them down by the chains of the Constitution where they can do no mischief.

I have sworn upon the altar of god.