I think our governments will remain virtuous for many centuries; as long as they are chiefly agricultural.

It is well known, that on the Ohio, and in many parts of America further north, tusks, grinders, and skeletons of unparalleled magnitude are found in great numbers, some lying on the surface of the earth, and some a little below it ... But to whatever animal we ascribe these remains, it is certain that such a one has existed in America, and that it has been the largest of all terrestrial beings.

I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past.

Beer, if drank with moderation, softens the temper, cheers the spirit, and promotes health.

We have already given in example one effectual check to the dog of war by transferring the power of letting him loose from the Executive to the Legislative body

The mass of mankind has not been born with saddles on their backs, nor a favored few booted and spurred, ready to ride them legitimately, by the grace of God.

I prefer the tumult of liberty to the quiet of servitude