I know of no safe depository of the ultimate power of the society but the people themselves.

It is well known, that on the Ohio, and in many parts of America further north, tusks, grinders, and skeletons of unparalleled magnitude are found in great numbers, some lying on the surface of the earth, and some a little below it ... But to whatever animal we ascribe these remains, it is certain that such a one has existed in America, and that it has been the largest of all terrestrial beings.

In every country where man is free to think and to speak, difference of opinion will arise from difference of perception, and the imperfection of reason; but these differences, when permitted, as in this happy country, to purify themselves by free discussion, are but as passing clouds overspreading our land transiently, and leaving our horizon more bright and serene.

Taste cannot be controlled by law.

Speeches that are measured by the hour will die with the hour.

A little rebellion now and then... is a medicine necessary for the sound health of government.

I never considered a difference of opinion in politics, in religion, in philosophy, as cause for withdrawing from a friend.