The error seems not sufficiently eradicated, that the operations of the mind, as well as the acts of the body, are subject to the coercion of the laws. But our rulers can have authority over such natural rights only as we have submitted to them. The rights of conscience we never submitted, we could not submit. We are answerable for them to our God. The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others.

The art of life is the art of avoiding pain.

The rights of the people to the exercise and fruits of their own industry can never be protected against the selfishness of rulers not subject to their control at short periods.

A coward is much more exposed to quarrels than a man of spirit.

We sometimes from dreams pick up some hint worth improving by reflection.

the field of knolege is the common property of all mankind

We did not raise armies for glory or for conquest.