Whoever would overthrow the liberty of a nation must begin by subduing the freeness of speech.
But our great security lies, I think, in our growing strength.
He who is in love with himself has no rivals.
A father's a treasure; a brother's a comfort; a friend is both.
...till we are uneasy in Rest, we can have no Desire to move, and without Desire of moving there can be no voluntary Motion.
Only a virtuous people are capable of freedom. As nations become corrupt and vicious, they have more need of masters.