Historically, usury was defined as any interest whatever on an unproductive loan.Our whole banking system I have ever abhorred, I continue to abhor, and I shall die abhorring.

The world grows more enlightened. Knowledge is more equally diffused.

Each individual of the society has a right to be protected by it in the enjoyment of his life, liberty, and property, according to standing laws.

Everything in life should be done with reflection.

It is folly to anticipate evils, and madness to create imaginary ones.

The Christian religion is, above all the religions that ever prevailed or existed in ancient or modern times, the religion of wisdom, virtue, equity and humanity.

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