Political Quotes

If the bill passes into a law, the two companies of light dragoons will be from that moment legally out of service.

I hope that I shall possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an honest man.

Government is not reason, it is not eloquence—it is force; like fire, a troublesome servant and a fearful master. Never for a moment should it be left to irresponsible action.

Peace, commerce, and honest friendship with all nations; entangling alliances with none.