The error of those who reason by precedents drawn from antiquity, respecting the rights of man, is that they do not go far enough into antiquity.
Every proprietor owes to the community a ground-rent for the land which he holds.
Some people can be reasoned into sense, and others must be shocked into it.
The more men have to lose, the less willing are they to venture.
The more we bestow the richer we become.
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.