The most effective means of preventing tyranny is to illuminate, as far as practicable, the minds of the people at large, and more especially to give them knowledge of those facts.

It has been thought that the people are not competent electors of judges learned in the law. But I do not know this to be true, and, if doubtful, we should follow principle.

I extremely believe in luck, and I discovered more hard work, your luck as much

Were I to commence my administration again, the first question I would ask respecting a candidate would be, Does he use ardent spirits?

Certainly, no power to prescribe any religious exercise, or to assume authority in religious discipline, has been delegated to the General Government.

Never spend your money before you have earned it.

A little rebellion is a good thing.