Abuses of the freedom of speech ought to be repressed, but to whom are we to commit the power of doing it?

Make use of your friends by being of use to them.

If the new Universal History were also read, it would give a connected idea of human affairs, so far as it goes, which should be followed by the best modern histories, particularly of our mother country; then of these colonies; which should be accompanied with observations on their rise, increase, use to Great Britain, encouragements and discouragements, the means to make them flourish, and secure their liberties.

When men are employed they are best contented.

A dying man can do nothing easy.

The foundation of all happiness in thinking rightly.

Do not do that which you would not have known.