The abolition of domestic slavery is the great object of desire in those colonies, where it was unhappily introduced in their infant state.

besides the comfort of knowlege, every science is auxiliary to every other.

this interesting subject, which, if the condition of man is to be progressively ameliorated, as we fondly hope and believe, is to be the chief instrument in effecting it.

[States and the Federal government are] coordinate departments of one simple and integral whole... The one is the domestic, the other the foreign branch of the same government.

Music...This is the favorite passion of my soul.

To every obstacle oppose patience, perseverance and soothing language.

No nation is permitted to live in ignorance with impunity