“The basis of our political system is the right of the people to make and to alter their constitutions of government.”
Government“Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence.”
Friendship“The basis of our political system is the right of the people to make and to alter their constitutions of government.”
Government“To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace.”
Peace“We are persuaded that good Christians will always be good citizens, and that where righteousness prevails among individuals the Nation will be great and happy. Thus while just government protects all in their religious rights, true religion affords to government it's surest support.”
Good“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“Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence.”
Friendship“I have no other view than to promote the public good, and am unambitious of honors not founded in the approbation of my Country.”
Good“Friendship is a plant of slow growth and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity before it is entitled to the appellation.”
Friendship“Truth will ultimately prevail where there is pains to bring it to light.”
Truth“Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder.”
Men“Over grown military establishments are under any form of government inauspicious to liberty, and are to be regarded as particularly hostile to republican liberty.”
Government“It is impossible to rightly govern a nation without God and the Bible.”
God“Let us raise a standard to which the wise and honest can repair the rest is in the hands of God.”
God“The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference - they deserve a place of honor with all that's good.”
Good“My first wish is to see this plague of mankind, war, banished from the earth.”
War“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“The administration of justice is the firmest pillar of government.”
Government“I hope I shall possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an honest man.”
Hope“Government is not reason it is not eloquent it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master.”
Government“Associate with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation for it is better to be alone than in bad company.”
Alone“Let your Discourse with Men of Business be Short and Comprehensive.”
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