The oppressed should rebel, and they will continue to rebel and raise disturbance until their civil rights are fully restored to them and all partial distinctions, exlusions, and incapacitations are removed.

I sincerely pray that all the members of the human family may, in the time prescribed by the Father of us all, find themselves securely established in the enjoyment of life, liberty, and happiness.

Nothing can be believed but what one sees, or has from an eye witness.

Trial by jury is part of the bright constellation which leads to peace, liberty and safety.

Politics, like religion, hold up the torches of martyrdom to the reformers of error.

Religious leaders will always avail themselves of public ignorance for their own purpose.

I never before knew the full value of trees....What would I not give that the trees planted nearest round the house at Monticello were full grown.