The Philosophy Of Vision
Thoughts Of The Best Political Minds

Associate yourself with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for 'tis better to be alone than in bad company.

A primary object should be the education of our youth in the science of government. In a republic, what species of knowledge can be equally important? And what duty more pressing than communicating it to those who are to be the future guardians of the liberties of the country?

We have abundant reason to rejoice, that, in this land, the light of truth and reason has triumphed over the power of bigotry and superstition, and that every person may here worship God according to the dictates of his own heart.

It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one.

The foolish and wicked practice of profane cursing and swearing is a vice so mean and low that every person of sense and character detests and despises it.

You will ever remember that all the end of study is to make you a good man and a useful citizen.