No other depositories of power [but the people themselves] have ever yet been found, which did not end in converting to their own profit the earnings of those committed to their charge.

We confide in our strength, without boasting of it, we respect that of others, without fearing it.

I love to see honest and honorable men at the helm, men who will not bend their politics to their purses, nor pursue measures by which they may profit, and then profit by their measures.

The equal rights of man and the happiness of every individual are now acknowledged to be the only legitimate objects of government.

Agriculture is at the same time the most tranquil, healthy, and independent occupation.

The liberty of the whole earth was depending on the issue of the contest, and was ever such a prize won with so little innocent blood?

Above all I hope that the education of the common people will be attended to so they won't forget the basic principles of freedom.