I am a Christian in the only sense in which He wished anyone to be: sincerely attached to His doctrines in preference to all others.

No one, I hope, can doubt my wish to see... all mankind exercising self-government, and capable of exercising it. But the question is not what we wish, but what is practicable.

So, ask the travelled inhabitant of any nation, in what country on earth would you rather live? — Certainly, in my own, where are all my friends, my relations, and the earliest and sweetest affections and recollections of my life. Which would be your second choice? France.

The second office in the government is honorable and easy; the first is but a splendid misery.

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

One war, such as that of our Revolution, is enough for one life.

My principle is to do whatever is right, and leave consequences to him who has the disposal of them.