The benefit of even limited monopolies is too doubtful, to be opposed to that of their general suppression.

I will not believe our labors are lost. I shall not die without a hope that light and liberty are on a steady advance.

Bind them down by the chains of the Constitution where they can do no mischief.

The equal rights of man and the happiness of every individual are now acknowledged to be the only legitimate objects of government.

The concentrating of powers in the same hands is precisely the definition of despotic government. It will be no alleviation that these powers will be exercised by a plurality of hands, and not by a single one.

The Bible is the cornerstone of liberty ... students perusal of the sacred volume will make us better citizens.

People generally have more feeling for canals and roads than education. However, I hope we can advance them with equal pace.