I think opinions should be judged by their influences and effects; and if a man holds none that tend to make him less virtuous or more vicious, it may be concluded that he holds none that are dangerous, which I hope is the case with me.

Since they are our right, let us be vigilant to preserve them uninfringed, and free from encroachments. If animosities arise, and we should be obliged to resort to party, let each of us range himself on the side which unfurls the ensigns of public good. Faction will then vanish, which, if not timely suppressed, may overturn the balance, the palladium of liberty, and crush us under its ruins.

Be sober and temperate, and you will be healthy.

A great empire, like a great cake, is most easily diminished at the edges.

You can't tell anyone anything. You have to teach people for them to remember. Let the person experience what you are teaching and they will learn.

Do not let fancy outrun your means.

Don't misinform your Doctor nor your Lawyer.