Better to be despised for too anxious apprehensions than ruined by too confident a security.

The most important of all revolutions, a revolution in sentiments, manners and moral opinions.

When slavery is established in any part of the world, those who are free are by far the most proud and jealous of their freedom.

Great men are the guideposts and landmarks in the state.

Over-taxation cost England her colonies of North America.

There is America, which at this day serves for little more than to amuse you with stories of savage men and uncouth manners, yet shall, before you taste of death, show itself equal to the whole of that commerce which now attracts the envy of the world.

Education is a nation's cheapest defence