The true foundation of republican government is the equal right of every citizen in his person and property and in their management.
The same facts impress us differently.
A great deal of love given to a few is better than a little to many.
The legislative powers of government reach actions only and not opinions.
Give up money, give up fame, give up science, give the earth itself and all it contains, rather than do an immoral act.
One of my favorite ideas is, never to keep an unnecessary soldier.