Is the power who is jealous of our prosperity, a proper power to govern us?
It is not in numbers, but in unity, that our great strength lies.
Of more worth is one honest man to society and in the sight of God, than all the crowned ruffians that ever lived.
the more simple any thing is, the less liable it is to be disordered; and the easier repaired when disordered.
Society in every state is a blessing, but government even in its best state is but a necessary evil.
Put us, say some, on the footing we were on in sixty-three: To which I answer, the.
That a thirst for absolute power is the natural disease of monarchy.
Monarchy in every instance is the Popery of government.
The more men have to lose, the less willing are they to venture.
From the errors of other nations, let us learn wisdom.
Give me liberty, or give me death.
Time makes more converts than reason.