Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder. men
My first wish is to see this plague of mankind, war, banished from the earth. war
It is far better to be alone, than to be in bad company. being alone
Mankind, when left to themselves, are unfit for their own government. government
Friendship is a plant of slow growth and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity before it is entitled to the appellation. friendship
Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence. friendship
It is better to be alone than in bad company. being alone
The time is near at hand which must determine whether Americans are to be free men or slaves. men & time
Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable procures success to the weak, and esteem to all. success
Let your Discourse with Men of Business be Short and Comprehensive. business & men
Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism. Memorial Day & patriotism
It will be found an unjust and unwise jealousy to deprive a man of his natural liberty upon the supposition he may abuse it. jealousy
The administration of justice is the firmest pillar of government. government
Observe good faith and justice toward all nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with all. faith, being good, history & peace
Arbitrary power is most easily established on the ruins of liberty abused to licentiousness. power
If the freedom of speech is taken away then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter. freedom
Happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected. happiness
To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace. peace & war
War - An act of violence whose object is to constrain the enemy, to accomplish our will. war
We should not look back unless it is to derive useful lessons from past errors, and for the purpose of profiting by dearly bought experience. experience
The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference - they deserve a place of honor with all that's good. being good
The marvel of all history is the patience with which men and women submit to burdens unnecessarily laid upon them by their governments. government, history, men, patience & women
It is impossible to rightly govern a nation without God and the Bible. God
Associate with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation for it is better to be alone than in bad company. being alone, being good & men
The basis of our political system is the right of the people to make and to alter their constitutions of government. government
Government is not reason it is not eloquent it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master. government
I have no other view than to promote the public good, and am unambitious of honors not founded in the approbation of my Country. being good
Truth will ultimately prevail where there is pains to bring it to light. truth
Let us raise a standard to which the wise and honest can repair the rest is in the hands of God. God
True friendship is a plant of slow growth, and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity, before it is entitled to the appellation. friendship