The nation which reposes on the pillow of political confidence, will sooner or later end its political existence in a deadly lethargy

Indulging no passions which trespass on the rights or the repose of other nations, it has been the true glory of the US to cultivate peace by observing justice, and to entitle themselves to the respect of the nations at war by fulfilling their neutra

Union of religious sentiments begets a surprising confidence

The circulation of confidence is better than the circulation of money.

Union of religious sentiments begets a surprising confidence.

Do not separate text from historical background. If you do, you will have perverted and subverted the Constitution, which can only end in a distorted, bastardized form of illegitimate government.