Nothing can now be believed that is seen in a newspaper.

The issuing power [of money] should be taken from the banks and restored to the people, to whom it properly belongs.

[Oppose] with manly firmness [any] invasions on the rights of the people.

If I could not go to Heaven but with a party, I would not go there at all.

I have no ambition to govern men; it is a painful and thankless office.

I have come to a resolution myself as I hope every good citizen will, never again to purchase any article of foreign manufacture which can be had of American make, be the difference of price what it may.

Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve the homage of reason, than that of blindfolded fear.... Do not be frightened from this inquiry from any fear of its consequences. If it ends in the belief that there is no God, you will find incitements to virtue in the comfort and pleasantness you feel in its exercise.