"If my death contributes to the cessation of parties and the consolidation of the Union, I shall descend to the tomb with tranquility."

"Let us lay the cornerstone of American liberty without fear."

"All of you must work for the good of the country; the day on which you renounce your liberty will be the last of your lives."

"God grants victory to perseverance."

"I have no other ambition than to be a simple citizen. I want to live in peace and die in my bed."