Whatever enables us to go to war, secures our peace

Cultivators of the earth are the most valuable citizens. They are the most vigorous, the most independent, the most virtuous and they are tied to their country and wedded to its liberty and interests by the most lasting bands.

An injured friend is the bitterest of foes.

Nothing can be believed but what one sees, or has from an eye witness.

If the book be false in its facts, disprove them; if false in its reasoning, refute it. But, for God's sake, let us freely hear both sides, if we choose.

The good opinion of mankind, like the lever of Archimedes, with the given fulcrum, moves the world.

Honesty, disinterestedness and good nature are indispensable to procure the esteem and confidence of those with whom we live, and on whose esteem our happiness depends.