"I am persuaded myself that the good sense of the people will always be found to be the best army. They may be led astray for a moment, but will soon correct themselves."

"The operations of the executive power are generally for the public good, and when they are not, they are generally checked by the Legislature."

"The operations of the executive branch depend on the confidence of the people."

"The most sacred of the duties of a government is to do equal and impartial justice to all its citizens."

"Educate and inform the whole mass of the people. Enable them to see that it is their interest to preserve peace and order, and they will preserve them."