No knowledge can be more satisfactory to a man than that of his own frame, its parts, their functions and actions.

My great wish is to go on in a strict but silent performance of my duty; to avoid attracting notice, and to keep my name out of the newspapers.

no people can be both ignorant and free.

This institution will be based on the illimitable freedom of the human mind. For here we are not afraid to follow truth wherever it may lead, not tolerate error as long as reason is left free to combat it.

The Giver of life gave it for happiness and not for wretchedness.

Peace is our passion.

Nothing can be believed but what one sees, or has from an eye witness.