The example of changing a constitution by assembling the wise men of the state, instead of assembling armies, will be worth as much to the world as the former examples we had give them. The constitution, too, which was the result of our deliberation, is unquestionably the wisest ever yet presented to men.

Your own reason is the only oracle given to you by God.

The information of the people at large can alone make them the safe as they are the sole depositary of our political and religious freedom.

We generally learn languages for the benefit of reading the books written in them

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

Very many and very meritorious were the worthy patriots who assisted in bringing back our government to its republican tack. To preserve it in that, will require unremitting vigilance.

What i value more than all things, good humor.