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

Great part of that order which reigns among mankind is not the effect of government. It has its origin in the principles of society and the natural constitution of man. It existed prior to government, and would exist if the formality of government was abolished. The mutual dependence and reciprocal interest which man has upon man, and all the parts of civilised community upon each other, create that great chain of connection which holds it together.

Character is much easier kept than recovered.

In the following pages I offer nothing more than simple facts, plain arguments, and common sense; and have no other preliminaries to settle with the reader, than that he will divest himself of prejudice and repossession, and suffer his reason and feelings to determine for themselves; and that he will put on, or rather that he will not put off, the true character of man, and generously enlarge his view beyond the present day.

Evils, like poisons, have their uses, and there are diseases which no other remedy can reach.

A government of our own is our natural right

What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; it is dearness only that gives everything its value.