Character is tested by true sentiments more than by conduct. A man is seldom better than his word.
Every thing secret degenerates, even the administration of justice; nothing is safe that does not show how it can bear discussion and publicity.
Liberty is the prevention of control by others.
In England Parliament is above the law. In America the law is above Congress.
The one pervading evil of democracy is the tyranny of the majority.
The few have not strength to achieve great changes unaided; the many have not wisdom to be moved by truth unmixed.