It is better to let 100 criminals go free than to imprison 1 innocent man.

I have so much faith in the general government of the world by Providence that I can hardly conceive a transaction of such momentous importance [as the framing of the Constitution] ... should be suffered to pass without being in some degree influenced, guided, and governed by that omnipotent, omnipresent, and beneficent Ruler in whom all inferior spirits live and move and have their being.

Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in the world nothing can be said to be certain except death and taxes.

I believe there is one Supreme most perfect being.

Be neither silly, nor cunning, but wise

The problem with common sense is, it isn't.

Never confuse motion with action.