Nothing hurts so much the interest and reputation of America as to hear of their intestine quarrels.

If the liberties of the American people are ever destroyed, they will fall by the hands of the clergy

The affairs of America I shall ever look upon as my first business whilst I am in Europe. Any confidence from the king and ministers, any popularity I may have among my own countrymen, any means in my power, shall be, to the best of my skill, and till the end of my life, exerted in behalf of an interest I have so much at heart.

It is the pride of my heart to have been one of the earliest adopted sons of America.

The good fortune of America is closely tied to the good fortune of all humanity.

I gave my heart to the Americans and thought of nothing else but raising my banner and adding my colors to theirs.