If we are made in some degree for others, yet in a greater are we made for ourselves. It were contrary to feeling and indeed ridiculous to suppose that a man had less rights in himself than one of his neighbors, or indeed all of them put together. This would be slavery, and not that liberty which the bill of rights has made inviolable, and for the preservation of which our government has been charged.

Question with boldness even the existence of a god.

The history of his present majesty, is a history of unremitting injuries and usurpationsall of which have in direct object the establishment of an absolute tyranny over these states. To prove this, let facts be submitted to a candid world, for the truth of which we pledge a faith yet unsullied by falsehood.

Exercise and application produce order in our affairs, health of body, cheerfulness of mind, and these make us precious to our friends

Always take hold of things by the smooth handle.

In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock.

Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot be limited without being lost.