"The administration of government, in its largest sense, is the greatest of all sciences."

"The acquisition of wealth, property, and reputation, is the engine of all industry and enterprise."

"Experience is the oracle of truth; and where its responses are unequivocal, they ought to be conclusive and sacred."

"Government is instituted for the common good; for the protection, safety, prosperity and happiness of the people; and not for the profit, honor, or private interest of any one man, family, or class of…"

"I have been a victim of my own imprudence."