I am sure that in estimating every man's value either in private or public life, a pure integrity is the quality we take first into calculation, and that learning and talents are only the second.

the minority possess their equal rights, which equal law must protect, and to violate would be oppression.

The dead should not rule the living

I never saw an instance of one or two disputants convincing the other by argument.

The true foundation of republican government is the equal right of every citizen in his person and property and in their management.

Let the farmer forevermore be honored in his calling; for they who labor in the earth are the chosen people of God.

Our citizens may be deceived for awhile, and have been deceived; but as long as the presses can be protected, we may trust to them for light.