If the freedom of speech is taken away then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.

Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence.

True friendship is a plant of slow growth, and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity, before it is entitled to the appellation.

Friendship is a plant of slow growth and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity before it is entitled to the appellation.

It is impossible to rightly govern a nation without God and the Bible.

Let us raise a standard to which the wise and honest can repair the rest is in the hands of God.

The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference - they deserve a place of honor with all that's good.

Associate with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation for it is better to be alone than in bad company.

Observe good faith and justice toward all nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with all.

We are persuaded that good Christians will always be good citizens, and that where righteousness prevails among individuals the Nation will be great and happy. Thus while just government protects all in their religious rights, true religion affords to government it's surest support.