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

Wherefore, security being the true design and end of government, it unanswerably follows that whatever form thereof appears most likely to ensure it to us, with the least expense and greatest benefit, is preferable to all others.

An army of principles will penetrate where an army of soldiers cannot.

Beware the greedy hand of government thrusting itself into every corner and crevice of industry.

Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must, like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it.

The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; it is dearness only that gives everything its value. I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink; but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death.

Oppression is often the consequence, but seldom or never the means of riches.