It is an affront to treat falsehood with complaisance.

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.

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

The animals to whom nature has given the faculty we call cunning know always when to use it, and use it wisely; but when man descends to cunning he blunders and betrays.

To possess ourselves of a clear idea of what government is, or ought to be, we must trace it to its origin.

The instant formal government is abolished, society begins to act. A general association takes place, and common interest produces common security.

Reputation is what men and women think of us; character is what God and angels know of us.