Right is right, even if everyone is against it, and wrong is wrong, even if everyone is for it.

Men are generally more careful of the breed of their horses and dogs than of their children.

That all persons living in this province, who confess and acknowledge the one Almighty and eternal God, to be the Creator, Upholder and Ruler of the world; and that hold themselves obliged in conscience to live peaceably and justly in civil society, shall, in no ways, be molested or prejudiced for their religious persuasion, or practice, in manners of faith and worship, nor shall they be compelled, at any time, to frequent or maintain any religious worship, place or ministry whatever.

We are apt to love praise, but not deserve it. But if we would deserve it, we must love virtue more than that.

The best recreation is to do good.

A good End cannot sanctify evil Means; nor must we ever do Evil, that Good may come of it.

My prison shall be my grave before I will budge a jot; for I owe my conscience to no mortal man.