"By the universal economy of nature it is known, and by the instance of the Jews it is proved, that the human species has a tendency to degenerate, in any small number of persons, when separated from t…"

"He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from oppression; for if he violates this duty, he establishes a precedent that will reach to himself."

"Ignorance is of a peculiar nature; once dispelled, it is impossible to reestablish it."

"The most formidable weapon against errors of every kind is reason. I have never used any other, and I trust I never shall."

"My country is the world, and my religion is to do good."