"My movements to the chair of Government will be accompanied by feelings not unlike those of a culprit who is going to the place of his execution."

"I can not tell a lie. I did cut down the cherry tree."

"Truth will ultimately prevail where there is pains taken to bring it to light."

"I have no other view than to promote the public good, and am uninfluenced by any consideration of private interest."

"Promote then, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge. In proportion as the structure of a government gives force to public opinion, it is essential tha…"