[The passage of the Sugar Act] set people a thinking, in six months, more than they had done in their whole lives before.

But I think I can sincerely declare that I cheerfully submit myself to every odious name for conscience' sake; and from my soul I despise all those whose guilt, malice, or folly has made them my foes.

Can there be any liberty where property is taken away without consent?

The supreme power cannot take from any man any part of his property, without his consent in person, or by representation.

The people's safety is the law of God.

I pray God I may never be brought to the melancholy trial, but if ever I should, it will be then known how far I can reduce to practice, principles, which I know to be founded in truth.

One of the most essential branches of English liberty is the freedom of one's house. A man's house is his castle.