Without Freedom of thought there can be no such thing as wisdom;and no such thing as public liberty, without freedom of speech.

From a child I was fond of reading, and all the little money that came into my hands was ever laid out in books.

Some make Conscience of wearing a Hat in the Church, who make none of robbing the Altar.

Be not disturbed at trifles, or at accidents common or unavoidable.

Pay what you owe and you'll know what's your own.

Observe all men, thyself most.

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.