"The unfortunate condition of the persons whose labour in part I employed has been the only unavoidable subject of regret."

"My first wish is to see this plague of mankind, war, banished from the earth."

"As I have heard since my arrival at this place, a circumstantial account of my death and dying speech, I take this early opportunity of contradicting the first, and of assuring you, that I have not as…"

"Be courteous to all, but intimate with few."

"I shall only say that I have, with good intentions, contributed my mite to the establishment of a Government which I trust will prove a blessing to our Country."