It is neither wealth nor splendor; but tranquility and occupation which give you happiness.

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

The true foundation of republican government is the equal right of every citizen in his person and property and in their management.

The people of every country are the only safe guardians of their own rights, and are the only instruments which can be used for their destruction. And certainly they would never consent to be so used were they not deceived. To avoid this they should be instructed to a certain degree.

Still less let it be proposed that our properties within our own territories shall be taxed or regulated by any power on earth but our own.

Too old to plant trees for my own gratification, I shall do it for my posterity.

It is wonderful how much may be done if we are always doing.