In prosperous fortunes be modest and wise, The greatest may fall, and the lowest may rise: But insolent People that fall in disgrace, Are wretched and nobody pities their Case.

Where liberty is, there is my country.

Men's minds do not die with their bodies but are made more happy or miserable after this life according to their actions.

Whenever we attempt to mend the scheme of Providence and to interfere in the Government of the world, we had need be very circumspect lest we do more harm than good.

It is the religion of ignorance that tyranny begins.

Oh the wonderful knowledge to be found in the stars. Even the smallest things are written there ... if you had but skill to read.

They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.