I have examined all religions, as well as my narrow sphere, my straightened means, and my busy life, would allow; and the result is that the Bible is the best Book in the world. It contains more philosophy than all the libraries I have seen.

The happiness of society is the end of government.

The only way to form an army to be confided in, was a systematic discipline, by which means all men may be made heroes.

This would be the best of all possible worlds, if there were no religion in it.

Borrowed eloquence, if it contains as good stuff, is as good as own eloquence

Can a free government possibly exist with the Roman Catholic religion?

I pray Heaven to bestow the best of Blessings on this House and on all that shall hereafter inhabit it. May none but honest and wise Men ever rule under this roof.