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

Display is as false as it is costly.

Nothing in the world is certain except for death and taxes.

It is the first responsibility of every citizen to question authority.

The madness of mobs or the insolence of soldiers, or both, when too near to each other, occasion some mischief.

Hide not your talents. They for use were made. What's a sundial in the shade?

Anger is never without a reason, but seldom with a good one.