Thomas Jefferson — "I have not ceased to be a whole-hearted admirer of the American experiment."

"Nothing is so disgusting to our manners and morals as the practice of gambling, and of horse-racing, which is a species of gambling."

"I think myself that we are over-governed, and that the best government is that which governs least."

"I have great hopes that we shall love each other much when we become better acquainted."

"Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot be limited without being lost."

"I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretence of taking care of them."