One travels more usefully when alone, because he reflects more.

It is for the benefit of mankind to mitigate the horrors of war as much as possible.

If we are made in some degree for others, yet in a greater are we made for ourselves.

I consider ethics, as well as religion, as supplements to law in the government of man.

A little rebellion now and then is a good thing. Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God. In order to flourish, the tree of Liberty needs the blood of patriots and tyrants.

All men are created equal.

Dependence begets subservience and paves the way for tyranny.