I fear a permanent Confederation will never be settled; tho the most material articles are I think got thro', so as to give great offence to some, but to my Satisfaction.

I think a bishop who doesn't give offence to anyone is probably not a good bishop.

I don't think that people in power can be convinced by words or articles. They will never give it up by choice.

I think experience has shown that privateers have done more toward distressing the trade of our enemies, and furnishing these States with necessaries, than Continental Ships of the same force.

If it had just been some femme fatale, I think this whole thing could have been settled. You know, if it had just been like a beautiful woman,

I think Scotland has some great stories.