“Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder.”
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The constitution vests the power of declaring war in Congress therefore no offensive expedition of importance can be undertaken until after they shall have deliberated upon the subject and authorized such a measure.
Government is not reason it is not eloquent it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master.
Associate with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation for it is better to be alone than in bad company.
Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable procures success to the weak, and esteem to all.