The course of history shows that as a government grows, liberty decreases.

A little rebellion is a good thing.

The rational and peaceable instrument of reform, the suffrage of the people.

It is surely time for men to think for themselves, and to throw off the authority of names so artificially magnified.

If we suffer ourselves to be frightened from our post by mere lying, surely the enemy will use that weapon; for what one so cheap to those of whose system of politics morality makes no part?

in the spring he will attend your botanical course. his natural turn is very strongly to the objects of your two courses of lectures, and I hope you will have reason to be contended with his capacity & character.

He who lights his [candle] at mine receives light without darkening me.