Those who give up liberty for the sake of security, deserve neither liberty nor security.

Experience keeps a dear school, but fools will learn in no other.

It is very imprudent to deprive America of any of her privileges. If her commerce and friendship are of any importance to you, they are to be had on no other terms than leaving her in the full enjoyment of her rights.

Freedom of speech is a principal pillar of a free government; when this support is taken away, the constitution of a free society is dissolved, and tyranny is erected on its ruins. Republics and limited monarchies derive their strength and vigor from a popular examination into the action of the magistrates.

He that speaks much, is much mistaken.

Tis easy to see, hard to foresee.

Contentment makes a poor person rich and discontent makes a rich person poor.