Well, Page, I do wish the Devil had old Cooke, for I am sure I never was so tired of an old dull scoundrel in my life ... But the old-fellows say we must read to gain knowledge; and gain knowledge to make us happy and be admired. Mere jargon! Is there any such thing as happiness in this world? No.

No one has a right to obstruct another exercising his faculties innocently for the relief of sensibilities made a part of his nature.

I tolerate with the utmost latitude the right of others to differ from me in opinion without imputing to them criminality.

While learning the language in France a young man's morals, health and fortune are more irresistibly endangered than in any country of the universe.

the boys of the rising generation are to be the men of the next, and the sole guardians of the principles we deliver over to them.

The right of self-government does not comprehend the government of others.

Neither believe nor reject any thing because any other person, or description of persons have rejected or believed it. Your own reason is the only oracle given you by heaven.