Fear is the foundation of most governments.

As the happiness of the people is the sole end of government, so the consent of the people is the only foundation of it.

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

Before any great things are accomplished, a memorable change must be made in the system of education...to raise the lower ranks of society nearer to the higher.

The law no passion can disturb. 'Tis void of desire and fear, lust and anger. 'Tis mens sine affectu, written reason, retaining some measure of the divine perfection. It does not enjoin that which pleases a weak, frail man, but, without any regard to persons, commands that which is good and punishes evil in all, whether rich or poor, high or low.

Let us dare to read, think, speak and write.

Riches attract attention, consideration, and congratulations of mankind.