If there was the same propensity in mankind for investigating the motives, as there is for censuring the conduct, of public characters, it would be found that the censure so freely bestowed is oftentimes unmerited and uncharitable.

A variety in punishment is of utility, as well as a proportion.

Happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected.

Give not advice without being asked, and when desired, do it briefly.

As a very important source of strength and security, cherish public credit.

A lottery is the perfect tax...laid only upon the willing.

Let us therefore animate and encourage each other, and show the whole world that a Freeman, contending for liberty on his own ground, is superior to any slavish mercenary on earth.