“The habits of a vigorous mind are born in contending with difficulties.”

Humble indeed, when compared to the Palaces you have visited, and the pomp you have been witness to.

But like them, may we learn by defeat the power of becoming invincible.

Posterity who are to reap the blessings will scarcely be able to conceive the hardships and sufferings of their ancestors.

The world perhaps would laugh at me, and accuse me of vanity, but you I know have a mind too enlarged and liberal to disregard the Sentiment.

Do not put such unlimited power into the hands of husbands. Remember all men would be tyrants if they could.

You cannot know, should I discribe to you; the feelings of a parent . Four years have already past away since you left your native land, and this rural Cottage

My bursting heart must find vent at my pen.

The reins of government have been so long slackened, that I fear the people will not quietly submit to those restraints which are necessary for the peace and security of the community.

Its never to late to get back on your feet though we wont live forever make sure you accomplish what you were put here for

If we mean to have Heroes, Statesmen and Philosophers, we should have learned women.

The house shakes…with the roar of the cannon. No sleep for me tonight.

I begin to think, that a calm is not desirable in any situation in life. Man was made for action and for bustle too, I believe.

Heaven grant me that I may thus rejoice in my children, thus see them ornaments to their Country, and blessings to their parents.

My Dear Son… remember that you are accountable to your Maker for all your words and actions.

Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and diligence.

There is not any reasoning which can convince me, contrary to my senses, that three is one, and one three.

Once the command of the air is obtained by one of the contending armies, the war becomes a conflict between a seeing host and one that is blind.

The habits of a vigorous mind are formed in contending with difficulties. Great necessities call out great virtues.