The augmentation of slaves weakens the states; and such a trade is diabolical in itself, and disgraceful to mankind.

The freedom of the press is one of the great bulwarks of liberty, and can never be restrained but by despotic governments.

One of the first principles of decorative art is that in all manufactures ornament must hold a place subordinate to that of utility; and when, by its exuberance, ornament interferes with utility, it is misplaced and vulgar.

Don't wait around for your life to happen to you. Find something that makes you happy, and do it. Because everything else is all just background noise.

There is a Passion natural to the Mind of man, especially a free Man, which renders him impatient of Restraint.

I ask you sir, who are the militia? They consist now of the whole people.

Successfully reframing the climate debate in the United States from one based on environmental values to one based on health values...holds great promise to help American society better understand and appreciate the risks of climate change.