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

"Let us raise a standard to which the wise and the honest can repair; the rest is in the hands of God."

"I am clearly in sentiment with you, that no man ought to be deprived of the fruits of his labour but by his own consent."

"No punishment, in my opinion, is too great for the man who can build his greatness upon his country's ruin."

"I can not tell a lie. I did cut down the cherry tree."