It is time enough, for the rightful purposes of civil government, for its officers to interfere [in the propagation of religious teachings] when principles break out into overt acts against peace and good order.

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

You see I am an enthusiast on the subject of the arts.

The true theory of our Constitution is surely the wisest and best, that the states are independent as to everything within themselves and united as to everything respecting foreign nations. Let the general government be reduced to foreign concerns only.

If the game runs sometimes against us at home we must have patience till luck turns, and then we shall have an opportunity of winning back the principles we have lost, for this is a game where principles are at stake.

Health is worth more than learning.

Sensibility of mind is indeed the parent of every virtue, but it is the parent of much misery, too.