The sheep are happier of themselves, than under the care of wolves.

The smell rewards the care.

The purse of the people is the real seat of sensibility. Let it be drawn upon largely, and they will then listen to truths which could not excite them through any other organ.

The issue for patents for new discovers has given a spring to invention beyond my conception.

I cannot live without books: but fewer will suffice where amusement, and not use, is the only future object.

The declaration of rights [Bill of Rights] is, like all other human blessings, alloyed with some inconveniences and not accomplishing fully its object. But the good in this instance vastly outweighs the evil.

It is incumbent on every generation to pay its own debts as it goes. A principle which if acted on would save one-half the wars of the world.