"The days of the revolution now give place to the period of regular organization, liberty, and prospe..." — Marquis de Lafayette

I became obnoxious to the Jacobins because I reprobated their aristocracy, which aimed at usurping all legitimate authority.

No man can be subject to any laws, excepting those which have received the assent of himself or his representatives and which are promulgated beforehand and applied legally.

The exercise of natural rights has no limits but such as will ensure their enjoyment to other members of society.

May these happy United States attain that complete splendour and prosperity which will illustrate the blessings of their government, and for ages to come rejoice the departed souls of their founders!