List of inscriptions in the Minnesota State Capitol

[1] The amelioration of the condition of mankind, and the increase of human happiness, ought to be the leading objects of every political institution, and the aim of every individual, according to the measure of his power, in the situation he occupies.

Wherever her temple stands so long as it is duly honored there is a foundation for social security, general happiness, and the improvement and progress of our race.

~Daniel Webster Let us develop the resources of our land, call forth its powers, build up its institutions, promote all its great interests, and see whether we also, in our day and generation, may not perform something worthy to be remembered.

No free government or the blessings of liberty can be preserved to any people but by a firm adherence to justice, moderation, temperance, frugality and virtue, and by a frequent recurrence to fundamental principles.

(Latin, 'the voice of the people is the voice of God') Aside from the above inscriptions painted on the walls, the following have been cut into the wood or marble, in their respective places: Free and fair discussion will ever be found the firmest friend of truth.