"I can with truth assure you, that I never did, nor do I believe I ever shall, make a scouting party my whole army."

"To form a new Government, requires infinite care, and abilities adequate to the task."

"Mr Campbell whom I never saw (to my knowledge) has made a very formidable figure of the Commander in Chief giving him a sufficient portion of Terror in his Countenance."

"Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism."

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