One precedent in favor of power is stronger than a hundred against it.

Traveling makes men wiser, but less happy.

Truth will do well enough if left to shift for herself.

I believe we may lessen the danger of buying and selling votes, by making the number of voters too great for any means of purchase. I may further say that I have not observed men's honesty to increase with their riches.

Religions are all the same...Based upon legends and fantasies

The interests of a nation, when well understood, will be found to coincide with their moral duties.

Bigotry is the disease of ignorance, of morbid minds; enthusiasm of the free and buoyant. Education and free discussion are the antidotes of both.