Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must, like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it.

The cause of America is in great measure the cause of all mankind.

It is easy to see that when republican virtue fails, slavery ensues.

The Deist needs none of those tricks and shows called miracles to confirm his faith, for what can be a greater miracle than the creation itself, and his own existence?

Human language is local and changeable, and is therefore incapable of being used as the means of unchangeable and universal information.

Independence is my happiness, and I view things as they are, without regard to place or person; my country is the world, and my religion is to do good.

Moderation in temper is always a virtue; but moderation in principle is always a vice.