That the said Constitution shall never be construed to authorize Congress to infringe the just liberty of the press or the rights of conscience.

Government is instituted for the common good; for the protection, safety, prosperity, and happiness of the people; and not for profit, honor, or private interest of any one man, family, or class of men; therefore, the people alone have an incontestable, unalienable, and indefeasible right to institute government; and to reform, alter, or totally change the same, when their protection, safety, prosperity, and happiness require it.

Arms in the hands of citizens may be used at individual discretion... in private self-defense.

The Hebrews have done more to civilize men than any other nation: The doctrine of a supreme, intelligent sovereign of the universe, I believe to be the great essential principle of all morality, and consequently of all civilization.

Old minds are like old horses; you must exercise them if you wish to keep them in working order.

Admire and adore the Author of the telescopic universe, love and esteem the work, do all in your power to lessen ill, and increase good, but never assume to comprehend.

All great changes are irksome to the human mind, especially those which are attended with great dangers and uncertain effects.