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.

Associate with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation for it is better to be alone than in bad company.

The time is near at hand which must determine whether Americans are to be free men or slaves.

The marvel of all history is the patience with which men and women submit to burdens unnecessarily laid upon them by their governments.

Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder.