Motherhood is the keystone of the arch of matrimonial happiness.

An honest heart being the first blessing, a knowing head is the second.

Man [is] a rational animal, endowed by nature with rights and with an innate sense of justice.

Our part is to pursue with steadiness what is right, turning neither to right nor left for the intrigues or popular delusions of the day, assured that the public approbation will in the end be with us.

My principles, and those always received by the republicans, do not admit to removing any person from office merely for a difference of political opinion. Malversations in office, and the exerting of official influence to control the freedom of election are good causes for removal.

Those who wish to be ignorant and free, believe in something that never was and never shall be.

I prefer to be remembered for what I have done for others, not what others have done for me.