Government without a constitution, is a power without a right.

The study of theology, as it stands in the Christian churches, is the study of nothing.

There are two distinct classes of men - those who pay taxes and those who receive and live upon taxes.

I fear not, I see not reason for fear. In the end we will be the victors. For though at times the flame of liberty may cease to shine, the ember will never expire.

Thus commerce, though in itself a moral nullity, has had a considerable influence in tempering the human mind....he trades with the same countries ...(that he) would have gone to war with.

Some people can be reasoned into sense, and others must be shocked into it.

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.