Power is not alluring to pure minds.

You see I am an enthusiast on the subject of the arts. But it is an enthusiasm of which I am not ashamed, as its object is to improve the taste of my countrymen, to increase their reputation, to reconcile to them the respect of the world, and procure them its praise.

...the science of calculation also is indispensable as far as the extraction of the square and cube roots: Algebra as far as the quadratic equation and the use of logarithms are often of value in ordinary cases: but all beyond these is but a luxury; a delicious luxury indeed; but not be in indulged in by one who is to have a profession to follow for his subsistence.

The juries are our judges of all fact, and of law when they choose it.

An enemy generally says and believes what he wishes.

Those who bear equally the burthens of Government should equally participate of its benefits.

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