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

"Mr Campbell whom I never saw (to my knowledge) has made a very formidable figure of the Commander in Chief giving him a sufficient portion of Terror in his Countenance."

"Religious toleration is not only a right, but a duty, and the glory of the American people."

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

"If to please the people, we offer what we ourselves disapprove, how can we afterwards defend our work?"

"If I should conceive myself to be of too much importance to the cause, and to be unwilling to make such sacrifices as the crisis may require, it would be a proof of my unworthiness."