That paper money has some advantages is admitted. But that its abuses also are inevitable and, by breaking up the measure of value, makes a lottery of all private property, cannot be denied.

If I am to meet with a disappointment, the sooner I know it, the more of life I shall have to wear it off.

The mass of our citizens may be divided into two classes -- the laboring and the learned. The laboring will need the first grade of education to qualify them for their pursuits and duties; the learned will need it as a foundation for further acquirements.

Our bills shall not be killed.

I find that the harder I work, the more luck I seem to have.

Do not be too severe upon the errors of the people, but reclaim them by enlightening them.

I enclose to you a copy of the declaration of independence as agreed to by the House, and also, as originally framed. You will judge whether it is the better or worse for the Critics.