We shall all consider ourselves unauthorized to saddle posterity with our debts, and morally bound to pay them ourselves; and consequently within what may be deemed the period of a generation, or the life of the majority.

I am persuaded myself that the good sense of the people will always be found to be the best army. They may be led astray for a moment, but will soon correct themselves. The people are the only censors of their governors; and even their errors will tend to keep these to the true principles of their institution.

An acre of the best ground for hemp, is to be selected and sewn in hemp and be kept for a permanent hemp patch.

The press is the best instrument for enlightening the mind of man, and improving him as a rational, moral and social being

I own that I am not a friend to a very energetic government. It is always oppressive.

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

Whenever the people are well-informed, they can be trusted with their own government.