Were the superfluities of a nation valued, and made a perpetual tax or benevolence, there would be more alms-houses than poor, schools than scholars, and enough to spare for government besides.

Be sure that religion cannot be right that a man is the worse for having.

There can be no friendship where there is no freedom. Friendship loves a free air, and will not be fenced up in straight and narrow enclosures.

Justice is the insurance which we have on our lives and property. Obedience is the premium which we pay for it.

Knowledge is the treasure of a wise man.

Unless virtue guide us our choice must be wrong.

Death is only a horizon, and a horizon is only the limit of your sight. Open your eyes to see more clearly.