I believe each individual is naturally entitled to do as he pleases with himself and the fruit of his labor, so far as it in no wise interferes with any other mans rightsthat each community, as a State, has a right to do exactly as it pleases with all the concerns within that State that interfere with the right of no other State, and that the general government, upon principle, has no right to interfere with anything other than that general class of things that does concern the whole.

Summary

This quote highlights the belief in individual rights, community autonomy, and limited government interference. It asserts that individuals have the freedom to do whatever they wish with themselves and the fruits of their labor as long as it does not infringe upon the rights of others. Similarly, it emphasizes that each community or state has the right to govern its own affairs as long as it does not impede on the rights of other states. The quote also suggests that the role of the general government should be limited to matters that concern the collective interests of the nation, rather than interfering with the affairs of individuals or communities.