I have overlived the generation with which mutual labors & perils begat mutual confidence and influence.

[The people] are in truth the only legitimate proprietors of the soil and government.

Agriculture is our wisest pursuit, because it will in the end contribute most to real wealth, good morals, and happiness.

There is preparing, I hope, under the auspices of heaven, a way for a total emancipation.

A well informed citizenry is the best defense against tyranny.

The dominion which the banking institutions have obtained over the minds of our citizens...must be broken, or it will break us.

Agriculture is at the same time the most tranquil, healthy, and independent occupation.