"There is nothing so likely to produce peace as to be well prepared to meet the enemy."

"amidst all the wonders recorded in holy writ no instance can be produced where a young Woman from real inclination has preferred an old man."

"I shall rely therefore on that Providence which has hitherto preserved us, and shall feel no dismay at any dangers."

"A people who are possessed of the spirit of liberty are invincible."

"It is to be lamented, that great characters are seldom without a blot."