History teaches the young the virtues of freedom. By apprising them of the past it will enable them to judge the future.

I suppose, indeed, that in public life, a man whose political principles have any decided character and who has energy enough to give them effect must always expect to encounter political hostility from those of adverse principles.

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

A single zealot may commence prosecutor, and better men be his victims.

[The People] are the ultimate, guardians of their own liberty.

Public employment contributes neither to advantage nor happiness. It is but honorable exile from one's family and affairs.

One war, such as that of our Revolution, is enough for one life.