"I can only say that there is not a man living who wishes more sincerely than I do to see a plan adopted for the abolition of slavery."

"My first wish is to see this plague of mankind, war, banished from the earth, and the Son of Righteousness in triumph amongst all nations."

"Associate with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for it is better to be alone than in bad company."

"I had rather be in my grave, than in the present situation."

"The greatest good we can do our country is to conquer the spirit of party."