Honesty is the first chapter in the Book of wisdom. Let it be our endeavor to merit the character of a just nation.

It will be said that great societies cannot exist without government.

Common sense is the foundation of all authorities, of the laws themselves, and of their construction.

If ever there was a holy war, it was that which saved our liberties and gave us independence.

My theory has always been, that if we are to dream, the flatteries of hope are as cheap, and pleasanter, than the gloom of despair.

I can scarcely contemplate a more incalculable evil than the breaking of the Union into two or more parts.

The power of making war often prevents it.