Now one of the most essential branches of English liberty, is the freedom of one's house. A man's house is his castle; and while he is quiet, he is as well guarded as a prince in his castle. This writ of assistance, if it should be declared legal, would totally annihilate this privilege.

An act against the Constitution is void; an act against natural equity is void.

A man is accountable to no person for his doings.

I do not say that, when brought to the test, I shall be invincible.

My dear sister, I hope, when God Almighty in his righteous providence shall take me out of time into eternity, that it will be by a flash of lightning.

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

These manly sentiments, in private life, make the good citizen; in public life, the patriot and the hero.