Education makes a greater difference between man and man than nature has made between man and brute.

It's of more importance to community that innocence should be protected than it is that guilt should be punished

The happiness of man, as well as his dignity, consists in virtue.

Whether they be old or young, rich or poor, high or low, wise or foolish, ignorant or learned, every individual is seen to be strongly actuated by a desire to be seen, heard, talked of, approved and respected... a passion for distinction.

Let justice be done though the heavens should fall.

Farther I could find it in my heart to wish that you had been at the head of a hundred thousand Israelites . . . & marching with them into Judea & making a conquest of that country & restoring your nation to the dominion of it. For I really wish the Jews again in Judea an independent nation.

Swim or sink, live or die, survive or perish with my country was my unalterable determination.