Were I to commence my administration again, the first question I would ask respecting a candidate would be, Does he use ardent spirits?

He, who steadily observes those moral precepts in which all religions concur, will never be questioned at the gates of heaven as to the dogmas in which they all differ.

We prefer war in all cases to tribute under any form and to any people whatever.

I have but one system of ethics for men and for nations - to be grateful, to be faithful to all engagements under all circumstances, to be open and generous, promoting in the long run even the interests of both

Paper money is liable to be abused, has been, is, and forever will be abused, in every country in which it is permitted.

Difference of opinion is helpful in religion.

We often repent of what we have said, but never, never, of that which we have not.