Fix reason firmly in her seat, and call on her tribunal for every fact, every opinion. Question with boldness even the existence of a God

A rising nation, spread over a wide and fruitful Land, traversing all the seas with the rich production of their Industry.

I endeavor to keep their attention fixed on the main objects of all science, the freedom & happiness of man.

The care of human life and happiness, and not their destruction, is the first and only object of good government.

We wish the happiness and prosperity of every nation.

Perfect happiness, I believe, was never intended by the Deity to be the lot of one of his creatures in this world; but that he has very much put in our power the nearness of our approaches to it is what I have steadfastly believed.

That peace, safety, and concord may be the portion of our native land, and be long enjoyed by our fellow-citizens, is the most ardent wish of my heart, and if I can be instrumental in procuring or preserving them, I shall think I have not lived in vain.