If I had to choose between government and a free press, I would choose a free press.

The most effective way to find ourselves enslaved will not be done openly. If weakened we will sink gradually. I ask, who are the militia? They consist of the whole people, .... except a few public officers.

The States should be urged to concede to the General Government, with a saving of chartered rights, the exclusive power of establishing banks of discount for paper.

The only way to win money out of a casino is to own one.

Evil triumphs when good men do nothing.

We are not to expect to be translated from despotism to liberty in a featherbed.

When habit has strengthened our sense of duties, they leave us no time for other things; but when young we neglect them and this gives us time for anything.