“It was by one Union that we achieved our independence and liberties, and by it alone can they be maintained.”

“The best form of government is that which is most likely to prevent the greatest sum of evil.”

“It is the knowledge that all men have weaknesses and that many have vices that makes government necessary.”

“Never did a government commence under auspices so favorable, nor ever was success so complete.”

“Our relations with the other powers of Europe have experienced no essential change since the last session.”

“I do therefore recommend the third Thursday in August next, as a convenient day to be set apart for the devout purposes of rendering to the Sovereign of the Universe and the Benefactor of mankind, ...”

“If your enemy is secure at all points, be prepared for him. If he is in superior strength, evade him. If your opponent is temperamental, seek to irritate him. Pretend to be weak, that he may grow a...”

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”

“The Wise are Superb Observers of Nature and Rise Superior to the Blows of Fortune”

“With God on your side, what does luck matter?”

“That's not a good idea.”

“Fitch is on his way. He's coming after he blows up some wizards.”

“Suspicion is far more apt to be wrong than right oftener unjust than just. It is no friend to virtue and always an enemy to happiness.”

“As to Caesar when he was called upon he gave no testimony against Clodius nor did he affirm that he was certain of any injury done to his bed. He only said "He had divorced Pompeia because the ...”

“Suspicion always haunts the guilty mind The thief doth fear each bush an officer.”