The worst day in a man's life is when he sits down and begins thinking about how he can get something for nothing.

The cost of freedom is eternal vigilance

An occasional insurrection will not weigh against the inconveniences of a government of force, such as are monarchies and aristocracies.

Whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends [life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness] it is the right of the people to alter or abolish it, and to institute new government.

All we can do is to make the best of our friends, love and cherish what is good in them, and keep out of the way what is bad.

I think we have more machinery of government than is necessary, too many parasites living on the labor of the industrious.

Not less than two hours a day should be devoted to exercise, and the weather shall be little regarded. If the body is feeble, the mind will not be strong.