If the freedom of religion, guaranteed to us by law in theory, can ever rise in practice under the overbearing inquisition of public opinion, [then and only then will truth]prevail over fanaticism.

I abhor war and view it as the greatest scourge of mankind.

The fantastical idea of virtue and the public good being a sufficient security to the state against the commission of crimes, which you say you have heard insisted on by some, I assure you was never mine.

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

I have great confidence in the common sense of mankind in general.

My passion strengthens daily to quit political turmoil, and retire into the bosom of my family, the only scene of sincere and purehappiness.

We have no right to prejudice another in his civil enjoyments because he is of another church.