It is a bad temper of mind that takes delight in opposition.

God grant, that not only the Love of Liberty, but a thorough Knowledge of the Rights of Man, may pervade all the Nations of the Earth, so that a Philosopher may set his Foot anywhere on its Surface, and say, 'This is my Country.'

Whoever shall introduce into public affairs the principles of primitive Christianity will change the face of the world.

A cheerful face is nearly as good for an invalid as healthy weather.

I wish it (Christianity) were more productive of good works ... I mean real good works ... not holy day keeping, sermon-hearing ... or making long prayers, filled with flatteries and compliments despised by wise men, and much less capable of pleasing the Deity.

He who will not be counseled cannot be helped.

We must, indeed, all hang together or, most assuredly, we shall all hang separately.