If by the liberty of the press were understood merely the liberty of discussing the propriety of public measures and political opinions, let us have as much of it as you please: But if it means the liberty of affronting, calumniating and defaming one another, I, for my part, own myself willing to part with my share of it, whenever our legislators shall please so to alter the law and shall chearfully consent to exchange my liberty of abusing others for the privilege of not being abused myself.

Industry pays debts, while despair increases them.

The only time not wasted is wasted time.

If you want a thing done - go. If not - send.

He that is conscious of a stink in his breeches is [suspicious] of every wrinkle in another's nose.

They that can give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety.

I believe there is one Supreme most perfect being. [...] I believe He is pleased and delights in the happiness of those He has created; and since without virtue man can have no happiness in this world, I firmly believe He delights to see me virtuous.