Difficulties indeed sometimes arise; but common sense and honest intentions will generally steer through them.

Anarchy [is] necessarily consequent to inefficiency.

I have nothing but contempt for anyone who can spell a word in only one way.

To the corruptions of Christianity I am indeed opposed; but not to the genuine precepts of Jesus himself. I am a Christian, in the only sense he wished any one to be; sincerely attached to his doctrines, in preference to all others; ascribing to himself every human excellence; & believing he never claimed any other.

Cultivators of the earth are the most virtuous and independent citizens.

The past stays put, I just keep moving farther away from it.

The most effective way to find ourselves enslaved will not be done openly. If weakened we will sink gradually. I ask, who are the militia? They consist of the whole people, .... except a few public officers.