the boys of the rising generation are to be the men of the next, and the sole guardians of the principles we deliver over to them.

One loves to possess arms, though they hope never to have occasion for them.

We love and we value peace; we know its blessings from experience. We abhor the follies of war, and are not untried in its distresses and calamities.

Only aim to do your duty, and mankind will give you credit where you fail.

life is of no value but as it brings gratifications. among the most valuable of these is rational society. it informs the mind, sweetens the temper, chears our spirits, and promotes health.

I could say much about politics, our only entertainment here, but you would not care a fig about that.

The variety of opinions leads to questions. Questions lead to truth.