If any doubt has arisen as to me, my country [Virginia] will have my political creed in the form of a "Declaration &c." which I was lately directed to draw. This will give decisive proof that my own sentiment concurred with the vote they instructed us to give.

Nobody can acquire honor by doing what is wrong.

Ridicule is the only weapon which can be used against unintelligible propositions.

The Christian religion is the best religion that has ever been given to man

No man has a natural right to commit aggression on the equal rights of another; and this is all from which the laws ought to restrain him.

Born in the same land, we ought to live as brothers, doing to each other all the good we can, and not listening to wicked men, who may endeavor to make us enemies. By living in peace, we can help and prosper one another; by waging war, we can kill and destroy many on both sides; but those who survive will not be the happier for that.

Not less than two hours a day should be devoted to exercise, and the weather shall be little regarded. If the body is feeble, the mind will not be strong.