God is an essence that we know nothing of. Until this awful blasphemy is got rid of, there never will be any liberal science in the world.

The essence of a free government consists in an effectual control of rivalries.

As long as Property exists, it will accumulate in Individuals and Families. As long as Marriage exists, Knowledge, Property and Influence will accumulate in Families.

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

The universal object and idol of men of letters is reputation.

If national pride is ever justifiable or excusable it is when it springs, not from power or riches, grandeur or glory, but from conviction of national innocence, information and benevolence.

[J]udges, therefore, should be always men of learning and experience in the laws, of exemplary morals, great patience, calmness, coolness, and attention. Their minds should not be distracted with jarring interests; they should not be dependent upon any man, or body of men.