A slender acquaintance with the world must convince every man that actions, not words, are the true criterion of the attachment of friends.

Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience

A government is like fire, a handy servant, but a dangerous master.

Do not conceive that fine clothes make fine men, any more than fine feathers make fine birds. A plain, genteel dress is more admired, obtains more credit in the eyes of the judicious and sensible.

To be prepared for War is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace.