The happiest moments of my life have been the few which I have passed at home in the bosom of my family

I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past.

Whenever a man has cast a longing eye on offices, a rottenness begins in his conduct.

I have no ambition to govern men; it is a painful and thankless office

One travels more usefully when alone, because he reflects more

My only fear is that I may live too long. This would be a subject of dread to me

Walking is the best possible exercise. Habituate yourself to walk very fast

Leave all the afternoon for exercise and recreation, which are as necessary as reading. I will rather say more necessary because health is worth more than learning

Peace and friendship with all mankind is our wisest policy, and I wish we may be permitted to pursue it

Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom

But friendship is precious, not only in the shade, but in the sunshine of life, and thanks to a benevolent arrangement the greater part of life is sunshine

Never spend your money before you have it.

The price of freedom is eternal vigilance

Delay is preferable to error.

It is error alone which needs the support of government. Truth can stand by itself

Walking is the best possible exercise. Habituate yourself to walk very far.

A room without books is like a life without meaning

Power is not alluring to pure minds

A little rebellion now and then is a good thing