[It was] the poverty caused by the bad influence of the English bankers on the Parliament which has caused in the colonies hatred of the English and . . . the Revolutionary War.

We have been assured, Sir, in the Sacred Writings, that 'except the Lord build the House, they labor in vain that build it' I firmly believe this; by our partial local interests; our projects will be confounded, and we ourselves shall become a reproach and a by word down to future ages.

Without Freedom of thought there can be no such thing as wisdom;and no such thing as public liberty, without freedom of speech.

If you would know the value of money; go, and try to borrow some! For, he that goes a borrowing, goes a sorrowing! and indeed, so does he that lends to such people, when he goes to get it in again!

Having been poor is no shame, but being ashamed of it, is.

Love of country is the Mason's deed; world citizenship is his thought.

Industry pays debts, while despair increases them.