It is the duty of every man, as far as his ability extends, to detect and expose delusion and error.

The trade of governing has always been monopolized by the most ignorant and the most rascally individuals of mankind.

Nothing, they say is more certain than death, and nothing more uncertain than the time of dying

Titles do not count with posterity.

Some writers have so confounded society with government, as to leave little or no distinction between them; whereas they are not only different, but have different origins ... Society is in every state a blessing, but Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state, an intolerable one.

In the early ages of the world, according to the scripture chronology, there were no kings; the consequence of which was there were no wars; it is the pride of kings which throws mankind into confusion.

The abilities of man must fall short on one side or the other, like too scanty a blanket when you are abed. If you pull it upon your shoulders, your feet are left bare; if you thrust it down to your feet, your shoulders are uncovered.