Above all things, and at all times, practice yourself in good humor.

I do not pretend that language is science. It isan instrument for the attainment of science.

Instead of that liberty which takes root and growth in the progress of reason, if recovered by mere force or accident, it becomes with an unprepared people a tyranny still of the many, the few, or the one.

Wisdom I know is social. She seeks her fellows. But Beauty is jealous, and illy bears the presence of a rival.

A private central bank issuing the public currency is a greater menace to the liberties of the people than a standing army. We must not let our rulers load us with perpetual debt.

Music...This is the favorite passion of my soul.

I think all the world would gain by setting commerce at perfect liberty.