Riches attract attention, consideration, and congratulations of mankind.

We are in the the very midst of a revolution, the most complete, unexpected and remarkable of any in the history of nations.

Thanks be to God, that he gave me Stubborness, when I know I am right.

Did you ever see a portrait of a great man without perceiving strong traits of pain and anxiety?

Mr. Jefferson has reason to reflect upon himself. How he will get rid of his remorse in his retirement, I know not. He must know that he leaves the government infinitely worse than he found it, and that from his own error or ignorance.

Griefs upon griefs! Disappointments upon disappointments. What then? This is a gay, merry world notwithstanding.

[I] never understood [what a republican government was and] I believe no other man ever did or ever will.