A nation may lose its liberties in a day and not miss them in a century.
Political liberty in a citizen is that tranquillity of spirit which comes from the opinion each one has of his security, and in order for him to have this liberty the government must be such that one citizen cannot fear another citizen.
Power should be a check on power.
Trade is the best cure for prejudice.
Liberty... is there only when there is no abuse of power.
An injustice to one is a threat made to all