Upon the whole I doubt whether the Benefits of opposition to the Constitution opposition to the Constitution will not ultimately be productive of more good than evil; it has called forth, in its defence, abilities which would not perhaps have been otherwise exerted that have thrown a new light upon the science of government, It has given the rights of man a full and fair discussion, and explained them in so clear and forcible a manner, as cannot fail to make a lasting impression.

One of the expedients of party to acquire influence, within particular districts, is to misrepresent the opinions and aims of other districts.

All I am I owe to my mother.

Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire, called conscience.

The very idea of the power and the right of the people to establish government presupposes the duty of every individual to obey the established government.

The Arts and Sciences, essential to the prosperity of the State and to the ornament of human life, have a primary claim to the encouragement of every lover of his country and mankind.

I had rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.