Flattery is no more than what raises in a man's mind an idea of a preference which he has not.

Pleasure of every kind quickly satisfies.

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.

True humility-the basis of the Christian system-is the low but deep and firm foundation of all virtues.

The moment you abate anything from the full rights of men to each govern himself, and suffer any artificial positive limitation upon those rights, from that moment the whole organization of government becomes a consideration of convenience.

To give freedom is still more easy. It is not necessary to guide; it only requires to let go the rein. But to form a free government; that is, to temper together these opposite elements of liberty and restraint in one work, requires much thought, deep reflection, a sagacious, powerful, and combining mind.

They [Americans] augur misgovernment at a distance and snuff the approach of tyranny in every tainted breeze.