With all the defects in our Constitution, whether general or particular, the comparison of our government with those of Europe, is like a comparison of Heaven with Hell. England, like the earth, may be allowed to take the intermediate station.

The plough is to the farmer what the wand is to the sorcerer. Its effect is really like sorcery.

I am already sensible of decay in the power of walking, and find my memory not so faithful as it used to be. This may be partly owing to the incessant current of new matter flowing constantly through it; but I ascribe to years their share in it also.

Never put off your massage until tomorrow if you can get it today.

I have nothing but contempt for anyone who can spell a word in only one way.

I view great cities as pestilential to the morals, the health, and the liberties of man.

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