"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…"

"Ah, Lee, you are a funny fellow, see, that bird is laughing at you."

"The unfortunate condition of the persons whose labour in part I employed has been the only unavoidable subject of regret."

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

"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."