Choice by the people themselves is not generally distinguished for its wisdom.

A little rebellion is a good thing.

for the present we may groupe the sciences into Professorships as follows, subject however to be changed according to the qualifications of the persons we may be able to engage.

Was the government to prescribe to us our medicine and diet, our bodies would be in such keeping as our souls are now.

I sincerely pray that all the members of the human family may, in the time prescribed by the Father of us all, find themselves securely established in the enjoyment of life, liberty, and happiness.

Christianity neither is, nor ever was a part of the common law.

No society is so precious as that of one’s own family.