"Let us with caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion. Reason and experience both forbid us to expect that national morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principle."

"Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all."

"My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I am I owe to my mother. I attribute all my success in life to the moral, intellectual and physical education I received from her."

"The basis of our political system is the right of the people to make and to alter their constitutions of government."

"The paradox of freedom is that the light of knowledge dispels the darkness of ignorance."

"It is a humble truth that justice is the harmonious balance between individual liberty and collective good."

"Only free men can negotiate. A prisoner cannot enter into contracts."

"A people free to choose will always choose peace."