Man [is] a rational animal, endowed by nature with rights and with an innate sense of justice.

No other depositories of power [but the people themselves] have ever yet been found, which did not end in converting to their own profit the earnings of those committed to their charge.

The interests of a nation, when well understood, will be found to coincide with their moral duties.

Every citizen should be a soldier. This was the case with the Greeks and Romans, and must be that of every free state.

The constitution of the United States is the result of the collected wisdom of our country.

The private buildings [of Virginia] are very rarely constructed of stone or brick; much the greatest proportion being of scantlingand boards, plastered with lime. It is impossible to devise things more ugly, uncomfortable, and happily more perishable.

Erecting the 'wall of separation between church and state'... is absolutely essential in a free society.