Great men are never sufficiently shown but in struggles.

Toleration is good for all, or it is good for none.

The essence of tyranny is the enforcement of stupid laws.

There is no safety for honest men, but by believing all possible evil of evil men, and by acting with promptitude, decision, and steadiness on that belief.

Beauty in distress is much the most affecting beauty.

It is a general popular error to suppose the loudest complainers for the public to be the most anxious for its welfare.

Education is the cheap defense of nations.