"I had rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world."

"Promote then, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge."

"The name of American, which belongs to you, in your national capacity, must always exalt the just pride of Patriotism, more than any appellation derived from local discriminations."

"I hope that no one will think of me as a tyrant, nor as a man of blood."

"I hope, some day, we shall become a storehouse and granary for the world."