Monsieur l'abbé, I detest what you write, but I would give my life to make it possible for you to continue to write.

Slavery is also as ancient as war, and war as human nature.

I am very fond of truth, but not at all of martyrdom.

A witty quote proves nothing.

The tyranny of the many would be when one body takes over the rights of others, and then exercises its power to change the laws in its favor.

I am a little deaf, a little blind, a little important and on top of this are two or three abominable infirmities, but nothing destroys my hope.

It has taken seas of blood to drown the idol of despotism, but the English do not think they bought their laws too dearly.