"Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism."

"I have no other view than to promote the public good, and am uninfluenced by any consideration of private interest."

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

"My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I am I owe to my mother."

"Shift that fat-ass Henry, slowly, or you will swamp the damn boat."