All authority belongs to the people.

His system of morality was the most benevolent and sublime probably that has been ever taught, and consequently more perfect than those of any of the ancient philosophers... He was the most innocent, the most benevolent, the most eloquent and sublime character that ever has been exhibited to man.

I apprehend... that the total abandonment of the principle of rotation in the offices of President and Senator will end in abuse.

None but an armed nation can dispense with a standing army. To keep ours armed and disciplined is therefore at all times important.

The application requisite to the duties of the office I hold [governor of Virginia] is so excessive, and the execution of them after all so imperfect, that I have determined to retire from it at the close of the present campaign.

A true patriot will defend his country from its government.

the field of knolege is the common property of all mankind