The happiest moments my heart knows are those in which it is pouring forth its affections to a few esteemed characters.

The functionaries of every government have propensities to command at will the liberty and property of their constituents.

The greatest service which can be rendered any country is to add a useful plant to its culture. --The Fruit Hunters

No society is so precious as that of one’s own family.

The only greater [evil] than separation... [is] living under a government of discretion.

The last hope of human liberty in this world rests on us.

Let our countrymen know that the people alone can protect us against these evils of misgovernment.