The true fountains of evidence [are] the head and heart of every rational and honest man. It is there nature has written her moral laws, and where every man may read them for himself.

Religion, morality, and knowledge are necessary for good government... Therefore schools and the means of educating the people should always be encouraged.

The art of printing secures us against the retrogradation of reason and information.

It may be regarded as certain that not a foot of land will ever be taken from the Indians without their own consent.

Nothing is more incumbent on the old than to know when they should get out of the way and relinquish to younger successors the honors they can no longer earn, and the duties they can no longer perform.

A little rebellion now and then... is a medicine necessary for the sound health of government.

The law of self-preservation is higher than written law.