Experience has proved to us that a dollar of silver disappears for every dollar of paper emitted.

The rights of the people to the exercise and fruits of their own industry can never be protected against the selfishness of rulers not subject to their control at short periods.

A government regulating itself by what is wise and just for the many, uninfluenced by the local and selfish views of the few who direct their affairs, has not been seen, perhaps, on earth. Or if it existed for a moment at the birth of ours, it would not be easy to fix the term of its continuance. Still, I believe it does exist here in a greater degree than anywhere else; and for its growth and continuance... I offer sincere prayers.

The reason that Christianity is the best friend of government is because Christianity is the only religion that changes the heart.

The clergy believe that any power confided in me will be exerted in opposition to their schemes, and they believe rightly.

If your letters are as long as the bible, they will appear short to me. Only let them be brim full of affection.

There is not a single crowned head in Europe whose talents or merit would entitle him to be elected a vestryman by the people of any parish in America.