God grants victory to perseverance.
If Nature is against us, we shall fight Nature and make it obey.
A state too expensive in itself, or by virtue of its dependencies, ultimately falls into decay.
A people that loves freedom will in the end be free.
Among the popular and representative systems of government I do not approve of the federal system: it is too perfect; and it requires virtues and political talents much superior to our own.
Morals and lights are our first necessities.