All lawful authority, legislative, and executive, originates from the people..

In disputes upon moral or scientific points, ever let your aim be to come at truth, not to conquer your opponent. So you never shall be at a loss in ….

....there is no end to observations on the difference between the measures likely to be pursued by a minister backed by a standing army, and those of….

No kingdom can be secured otherwise than by arming the people. The possession of arms is the distinction between a freeman and a slave. He, who has n….

No Kingdom can be secured otherwise than by arming the people. The possession of arms is the distinction between a freeman and a slave..

In prosperity prepare for a change; in adversity hope for one..

If you would not have affliction visit you twice, listen at once to what it teaches..

If you have a friend that will reprove your faults and foibles, consider you enjoy a blessing which the king upon the throne cannot have..

Yesterday for contemplation, today for action..

If a favour is asked of you, grant it if you can. If not, refuse it in such a manner as that one denial may be sufficient..