Industry is increased, commodities are multiplied, agriculture and manufacturers flourish: and herein consists the true wealth and prosperity of a state.

Has it been found that bodies of men act with more rectitude or greater disinterestedness than individuals? The contrary of this has been inferred by all accurate observers of the conduct of mankind; and the inference is founded upon obvious reasons. Regard to reputation has a less active influence, when the infamy of a bad action is to be divided among a number than when it is to fall singly upon one.

The natural effect of low interest is to increase trade and industry; because undertakings of every kind can be prosecuted with greater advantage.

Take mankind in general, they are vicious-their passions may be operated upon.

[S]ound policy condemns the practice of accumulating debts.

There is a certain enthusiasm in liberty, that makes human nature rise above itself, in acts of bravery and heroism.

The system is the best that the present views and circumstances of the country will permit.