I have never been a communicant.
May Heaven to this Union continue its beneficence.
I had rather be in my grave than in my present situation, I had rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world; and yet they charge me with wanting to be a king.
I have the consolation to believe, that, while choice and prudence invite me to quit the political scene, patriotism does not forbid it.
My opinion with respect to immigration is, that except of useful mechanics and some particular description of men and professions, there is no use of encouragement.
A pack of jackasses led by a lion is superior to a pack of lions led by a jackass.
My own remedy is always to eat, just before I step into bed, a hot roasted onion, if I have a cold.
In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism who should labor to subvert these great pillars.
We can not guarantee success, we can strive to deserve it.
Our Constitution gives to bigotry no sanction.
Give not advice without being asked, and when desired, do it briefly.
When in company, put not your hands to any part of the body, not usually discovered.
One of the expedients of party to acquire influence, within particular districts, is to misrepresent the opinions and aims of other districts.
It is now no more that toleration is spoken of, as if it was by the indulgence of one class of people that another enjoyed the exercise of their inherent natural rights.
As a very important source of strength and security, cherish public credit.
There is a rank due to the United States among nations which will be withheld, if not absolutely lost, by the reputation of weakness.
To secure respect to a neutral flag requires a naval force organized and ready to vindicate it from insult or aggression.
Can it be that Providence has not connected the permanent felicity of a nation with its virtue?
If we are wise, let us prepare for the worst.
We began a contest for liberty ill provided with the means for the war, relying on our patriotism to supply the deficiency. We expected to encounter many wants and distressed we must bear the present evils and fortitude.