All men by nature are equal in that equal right that every man hath to his natural freedom, without being subjected to the will or authority of any other man; being all equal and independent, no one ought to harm another in his life, health, liberty or possessions.

The dread of evil is a much more forcible principle of human actions than the prospect of good.

The thoughts that come often unsought, and, as it were, drop into the mind, are commonly the most valuable of any we have.

I have no reason to suppose that he, who would take away my Liberty, would not when he had me in his Power, take away everything else.

Success in fighting means not coming at your opponent the way he wants to fight you.

Struggle is nature's way of strengthening it

The great question which, in all ages, has disturbed mankind, and brought on them the greatest part of their mischiefs ... has been, not whether be power in the world, nor whence it came, but who should have it.