History, in general, only informs us of what bad government is.
Victory and defeat are each of the same price.
I find the pain of a little censure, even when it is unfounded, is more acute than the pleasure of much praise.
It is my principle that the will of the majority should always prevail.
The information of the people at large can alone make them the safe as they are the sole depositary of our political and religious freedom.
It should be our endeavor to cultivate the peace and friendship of every nation, even of that which has injured us most.