Courage, Shipmates, Courage

"A little patience, and we shall see the reign of witches pass over,
their spells dissolve, and the people, recovering their true sight,
restore their government to its true principles.

"It is true that in the meantime we are suffering deeply in spirit,
and incurringthe horrors of a war and long oppressions of enormous public debt.

"But if the game runs sometimes against us at home
we must have patience till luck turns
and then we shall have an opportunity of winning back the
principles we have lost, for this is a game
where principles are the stake.
Better luck, therefore, to us all; and health, happiness,
and friendly salutations to yourself."

-- Thomas Jefferson , 1798.