The Constitution that we have is an excellent one, if we can keep it where it is.

It is impossible to account for the creation of the universe without the agency of a Supreme Being.

Example, whether it be good or bad, has a powerful influence.

It's wonderful what we can do if we're always doing.

It is much easier at all times to prevent an evil than to rectify mistakes.

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

Have the strength to be an honest person.

To contract new debts is not the way to pay old ones.

Government is not reason; it is not eloquent; it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master.

Observe good faith and justice toward all nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with all.

If we are wise, let us prepare for the worst.

To err is nature, to rectify error is glory.

In executing the duties of my present important station, I can promise nothing but purity of intentions, and, in carrying these into effect, fidelity and diligence.

Whatever kind of seed is sown in a field, prepared in due season, a plant of that same kind, marked with the peculiar qualities of the seed, springs up in it.

Dwell in peace in the home of your own being, and the Messenger of Death will not be able to touch you.

Even kings and emperors, with mountains of property and oceans of wealth --these are not even equal to an ant, who does not forget God.

If there is one God, then there is only His way to attain Him, not another. One must follow that way and reject the other. Worship not him who is born only to die, but Him who is eternal and is contained in the whole universe.

He who has no faith in himself can never have faith in God.

Speak only that which will bring you honor.