An event has happened, upon which it is difficult to speak, and impossible to be silent.

General rebellions and revolts of a whole people never were encouraged now or at any time. They are always provoked.

Nnothing tends more to the corruption of science than to suffer it to stagnate. These waters must be troubled, before they can exert their virtues.

All human laws are, properly speaking, only declaratory; they may alter the mode and application, but have no power over the substance of original justice.

Humanity cannot be degraded by humiliation.

The hottest fires in hell are reserved for those who remain neutral in times of moral crisis.

As mankind becomes more enlightened to know their real interests, they will esteem the value of agriculture; they will find it in their natural--their destined occupation.