It is unreasonable ... to oblige a man not to attempt the defense of his own life.

Friendship is a contract in which we render small services in expectation of big ones.

Passion makes us feel, but never see clearly.

Never create by law what can be accomplished by morality.

The history of commerce is that of the communication of the people.

Countries are well cultivated, not as they are fertile, but as they are free.

It is requisite the government be so constituted as one man need not be afraid of another.