The goal to strive for is a poor government but a rich people

No, gentlemen, if I am to be shot at, I want no man to be in the way of the bullet.

we have no angels in the shape of men, as yet, who are willing to take charge of our political affairs.

There are some who lack confidence in the integrity and capacity of the people to govern themselves.

There are no good laws but such as repeal other laws.

Whenever you hear a man prating about the Constitution, spot him as a traitor.

Mr. Jefferson meant the white race.