I have become disgusted of how the conduct of public affairs is handled. Because of this, I have decided to retire from the Virginia legislature. I am going to live on my plantation, Gunston Hall, and focus on enjoying life with my family.
"All power... be vested in and consequently derived from the people."
“That all men are born equally free and independent, and have certain inherent natural Rights… among which are the Enjoyment of Life and Liberty, with the Means of acquiring and possessing Property, and pursueing and obtaining Happiness and Safety.”