we defer therefore till this time twelve month to avail ourselves of the instruction of that place, and particularly of your kindness in the two branches of Botany and Natural history to which we wish him particularly to apply.

the field of knolege is the common property of all mankind

the study of the law is useful in a variety of points of view. it qualifies a man to be useful to himself, to his neighbors, & to the public.

Travelling. ... when men of sober age travel, they gather knowlege which they may apply usefully for their country

music, drawing, books, invention & exercise will be so many resources to you against ennui.

ours are the only farmers who can read Homer

besides the comfort of knowlege, every science is auxiliary to every other.

preach, my dear Sir, a crusade against ignorance; establish & improve the law for educating the common people.

I think by far the most important bill in our whole code is that for the diffusion of knowlege among the people. no other sure foundation can be devised for the preservation of freedom, and happiness.