The tribunal of conscience exists independent of edicts and decrees.

For my part, I am convinced that the method of teaching which approaches most nearly to the method of investigation is incomparably the best; since, not content with serving up a few barren and lifeless truths, it leads to the stock on which they grew.

It is the nature of all greatness not to be exact.

Government is a contrivance of human wisdom to provide for human wants.

Futurity is the great concern of mankind.

England and Ireland may flourish together. The world is large enough for both of us. Let it be our care not to make ourselves too little for it.

Tyrants seldom want pretexts.