Occupation: Lawyer Birth: February 5, 1725 Death: May 23, 1783
I do not say that, when brought to the test, I shall be invincible..
I pray God I may never be brought to the melancholy trial, but if ever I should, it will be then known how far I can reduce to practice, principles, ….
These manly sentiments, in private life, make the good citizen; in public life, the patriot and the hero..
A man's house is his castle..
The people's safety is the law of God..
Can there be any liberty where property is taken away without consent?.
But I think I can sincerely declare that I cheerfully submit myself to every odious name for conscience' sake; and from my soul I despise all those w….
The supreme power cannot take from any man any part of his property, without his consent in person, or by representation..
Every man may reign secure in his petty tyranny, and spread terror and desolation around him, until the trump of the archangel shall excite different….
MAY it please your Honors: I was desired by one of the court to look into the books, and consider the question now before them concerning Writs of As….
The only principles of public conduct that are worthy of a gentleman or a man are to sacrifice estate, ease, health, and applause, and even life, to ….