The sheep are happier of themselves, than under the care of wolves.

We have no right to prejudice another in his civil enjoyments because he is of another church.

The people of every country are the only safe guardians of their own rights, and are the only instruments which can be used for their destruction. And certainly they would never consent to be so used were they not deceived. To avoid this they should be instructed to a certain degree.

Difference of opinion is helpful in religion.

For themselves they fought, for themselves they conquered, and for themselves alone they have they have right to hold.

It is more dangerous that even a guilty person should be punished without the forms of law than that he should escape.

Bind them down by the chains of the Constitution where they can do no mischief.