"Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth."

"My first wish is to see this plague of mankind, war, banished from the earth."

"The great rule of conduct for us, in regard to foreign nations, is, in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little political connection as possible."

"Worry is the interest paid by those who borrow trouble."

"Without an humble imitation of the divine author of our blessed religion, we can never hope to be a happy nation."