My affections were first for my own country, then, generally, for all mankind

A single good government becomes... a blessing to the whole earth, its welcome to the oppressed restraining within certain limits the measure of their oppressions. But should even this be counteracted by violence on the right of expatriation, the other branch of our example then presents itself for imitation: to rise on their rulers and do as we have done.

No instance exists of a person's writing two language perfectly. That will always appear to be his native language which was most familiar to him in his youth.

On every unauthoritative exercise of power by the legislature must the people rise in rebellion or their silence be construed into a surrender of that power to them? If so, how many rebellions should we have had already?

I shall need, too, the favor of that Being in whose hands we are, who led our forefathers, as Israel of old.

An informed citizenry is at the heart of a dynamic democracy.

Knowledge is power...knowled ge is safety...knowle dge is happiness.