The moment that government appears at market, the principles of the market will be subverted.

Example is the school of mankind, and they will learn at no other.

Laws are commanded to hold their tongues among arms; and tribunals fall to the ground with the peace they are no longer able to uphold.

The effect of liberty to individuals is that they may do what they please: we ought to see what it will please them to do, before we risk congratulations.

One that confounds good and evil is an enemy to good.

To speak of atrocious crime in mild language is treason to virtue.

The greatest sin is to do nothing because you can only do a little.