Men of high learning and abilities are few in every country; and by taking in those who are not so, the able part of the body have their hands tied by the unable.

In a free society with a government based on reason, it is inevitable that there will be no uniform opinion about important issues. Those accustomed to suppression and control by governmental authority see this as leading only to chaos. But a government of the people requires difference of opinion in order to discover truth and to take advantage of the opportunity that only understanding brings.

The moral sense is as much a part of our constitution as that of feeling, seeing, or hearing.

life is of no value but as it brings gratifications. among the most valuable of these is rational society. it informs the mind, sweetens the temper, chears our spirits, and promotes health.

Public employment contributes neither to advantage nor happiness. It is but honorable exile from one's family and affairs.

A rising nation, spread over a wide and fruitful Land, traversing all the seas with the rich production of their Industry.

None but an armed nation can dispense with a standing army