 My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I am I owe to my mother. I attribute all my success in life to the moral, intellectual and physical education I received from her. Topics: Mothers |
| Nothing can be more hurtful to the service, than the neglect of discipline; for that discipline, more than numbers, gives one army the superiority over another. Topics: Obedience, Discipline, War |
| If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it; if we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity, it must be known, that we are at all times ready for War. Topics: Peace, War, Prosperity |
| Observe good faith and justice toward all nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with all. Topics: Peace |
| To persevere in one's duty and be silent, is the best answer to calumny. Topics: Perseverance |
| I shall never ask, never refuse, nor ever resign an office. Topics: Perseverance |
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| We must never despair; our situation has been compromising before, and it has changed for the better; so I trust it will again. If difficulties arise, we must put forth new exertion and proportion our efforts to the exigencies of the times. Topics: Perseverance, Anxiety |
| Let your discourse with men of business be short and comprehensive. Topics: Philosophy, Business |
| If the freedom of speech is taken away then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter. Topics: Politics, Freedom |
| The constitution vests the power of declaring war in Congress; therefore no offensive expedition of importance can be undertaken until after they shall have deliberated upon the subject and authorized such a measure. Topics: Politics, Government |
| There can be no greater error than to expect, or calculate, upon real favors from nation to nation. It is an illusion which experience must cure, which a just pride ought to discard. Topics: Politics |
| I beg leave to assure the Congress that no pecuniary consideration could have tempted me to accept this arduous employment at the expense of my domestic ease and happiness. I do not wish to make any profit from it. Topics: Politics |
