"The foolish and wicked practice of profane cursing and swearing is a vice so mean and low that every person of sense and character detests and despises it."

"Nothing can be more hurtful to the service, than the too frequent changes of officers."

"I can only say, that I am a Citizen of America, and an Officer of the Army: That I am therefore precluded from the enjoyment of that Liberty, which can only be derived from a free Government."

"I had rather be in my grave than in the most splendid situation, if I could not serve my country with honor."

"The power of the people is stronger than the people in power."