Promote then as an object of primary importance, Institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge. In proportion as the structure of a government gives force to public opinion, it is essential that public opinion should be enlightened.

My first wish is, to see this plague of mankind banished from the earth, and the sons and daughters of this world employed in more pleasing and innocent amusements, than in preparing implements, and exercising them, for the destruction of mankind.

It is in vain, I perceive, to look for ease and happiness in a world of troubles.

Among many other weighty objections to the Measure, it has been suggested, that it has a tendency to introduce religious disputes into the Army, which above all things should be avoided, and in many instances would compel men to a mode of Worship which they do not profess.

The marvel of all history is the patience with which men and women submit to burdens unnecessarily laid upon them by their governments.

I only wish, while I am a servant of the public, to know the will of my masters, that I may govern my self accordingly.

Take care of the waste on the farm and turn it into useful channels’ should be the slogan of every farmer.