Never use one word when two will do.

Traveling makes men wiser, but less happy.

Independence can be trusted nowhere but with the people in mass. They are inherently independent of all but moral law.

I am entirely persuaded that the agitations of the public mind advance its powers, and that at every vibration between the points of liberty and despotism, something will be gained for the former. As men become better informed, their rulers must respect them the more.

Every human being must be viewed according to what it is good for. For not one of us, no, not one, is perfect. And were we to love none who had imperfection, this world would be a desert for our love.

Only aim to do your duty, and mankind will give you credit where you fail.

Equal and exact justice to all men, of whatever state or persuasion.