So confident am I in the intentions, as well as wisdom, of the government, that I shall always be satisfied that what is not done, either cannot, or ought not to be done.

We think, in America, that it is necessary to introduce the people into every department of government, as far as they are capable of exercising it, and that this is the only way to ensure a long continued and honest administration of its powers.

While the farmer holds the title to the land, actually, it belongs to all the people because civilization itself rests upon the soil.

It is while we are young that the habit of industry is formed. If not then, it never is afterwards. The fortune of our lives therefore depends on employing well the short period of our youth.

The merchant has no country .

Delay is preferable to error.

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