There is something in corruption which, like a jaundiced eye, transfers the color of itself to the object it looks upon, and sees everything stained and impure.

When men yield up the privilege of thinking, the last shadow of liberty quits the horizon.

There is no greater tyranny than that of the dead over the living.

... a thirst for power is the natural disease of monarchy.

It matters not where you live, or what rank of life you hold, the evil or the blessing will reach you all.

A government of our own is our natural right

The real man smiles in trouble, gathers strength from distress, and grows brave by reflection.