[L]iberty cannot be preserved, if the manners of the people are corrupted . . .

Tis hard to comprehend how one man can come to be master of many, equal to himself in right, unless it be by consent or by force.

For violence or fraud can create no right.

Liars need to have good memories.

Laws and constitutions ought to be weighed... to constitute that which is most conducing to the establishment of justice and liberty.

If his Majesty is resolved to have my head, he may make a whistle of my arse if he pleases.

Many things are unknown to the wisest, and the best men can never wholly divest themselves of passions and affections... nothing can or ought to be permanent but that which is perfect.