It's only merit was in being the first publication which carried the claim of our rights their whole length, and asserted that there was no rightful link of connection between us and England but that of being under the same king.

[A] spirit of justice and friendly accomodation...is our duty and our interest to cultivate with all nations.

The natural cause of the human mind is certainly from credulity to skepticism.

Amplification is the vice of modern oratory. It is an insult to an assembly of reasonable men, disgusting and revolting instead ofpersuading. Speeches measured by the hour, die by the hour.

Nothing but good can result from an exchange of information and opinions between those whose circumstances and morals admit no doubt of the integrity of their views.

Every nation has a right to govern itself internally under what forms it pleases, and to change these forms at its own will.

Defend our liberties and fashion into one united people the multitudes brought hither out of many kindred and tongues.