He, who steadily observes those moral precepts in which all religions concur, will never be questioned at the gates of heaven as to the dogmas in which they all differ.

If we can but prevent the government from wasting the labours of the people, under the pretence of taking care of them, they must become happy.

Communities should be planned with an eye to the effect on the human spirit of being continually surrounded by a maximum of beauty.

[A] spirit of justice and friendly accomodation...is our duty and our interest to cultivate with all nations.

I am not an advocate for frequent changes in laws and constitutions, but laws and institutions must go hand in hand with the progress of the human mind.

My only fear is that I may live too long. This would be a subject of dread to me.

Almighty God hath created the mind free. All attempts to influence it by temporal punishments or burthens...are a departure from the plan of the holy Author of our religion...No man shall be compelled to frequent or support religious worship or ministry or shall otherwise suffer on account of his religious opinions or belief, but all men shall be free to profess and by argument to maintain, their opinions in matters of religion. I know but one code of morality for men whether acting singly or collectively.