When right, I shall often be thought wrong by those whose positions will not command a view of the whole ground.

Man is an imitative animal. This quality is the germ of all education in him. From his cradle to his grave he is learning to do what he sees others do.

All men are created equal.

The variety of opinions leads to questions. Questions lead to truth.

Some other natural rights... [have] not yet entered into any declaration of rights.

Man is not made for the State but the State for man and it derives its just powers only from the consent of the governed.

Our greatest happiness does not depend on the condition of life in which chance has placed us, but is always the result of a good conscience, good health, occupation, and freedom in all just pursuits.