The right of self-government does not comprehend the government of others.

The spirit of this country is totally adverse to a large military force.

Only aim to do your duty, and mankind will give you credit where you fail.

If any doubt has arisen as to me, my country [Virginia] will have my political creed in the form of a "Declaration &c." which I was lately directed to draw. This will give decisive proof that my own sentiment concurred with the vote they instructed us to give.

Every gentleman plays billiards, but someone who plays billiards too well, is no gentleman.

My principle is to do whatever is right, and leave consequences to him who has the disposal of them.

No man has a natural right to commit aggression on the equal rights of another; and this is all from which the laws ought to restrain him.