"I hope that I shall possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an honest man."
"Happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected."
"I anticipate with pleasing expectation that retreat in which I promise myself to realize, without alloy, the sweet enjoyment of partaking, in the midst of my fellow citizens, the benign influence of g..."
"The integrity of the government is essential to the welfare of the people."
"Associate yourself with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for 'tis better to be alone than in bad company."
"The people must be vigilant and alert to maintain their freedom."
"A nation that values its freedom must also value its education and its institutions."
"Nothing is more important than preserving the freedom and rights of individuals."
"The rights of individuals must be protected against infringement by the state."
"Good government is built on the principles of justice and equality."
"A government that governs least is best."
"The welfare of the people is the highest law."