“Power is not alluring to pure minds.”
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A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercises, I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise and independence to the mind. Games played with the ball, and others of that nature, are too violent for the body and stamp no character on the mind. Let your gun therefore be your constant companion of your walks.
Every government degenerates when trusted to the rulers of the people alone. The people themselves are its only safe depositories.
Peace and friendship with all mankind is our wisest policy, and I wish we may be permitted to pursue it.
The God who gave us life, gave us liberty at the same time.