“No experiment can be more interesting than that we are now trying, and which we trust will end in establishing the fact, that man may be governed by reason and truth. Our first object should therefore be, to leave open to him all the avenues to truth. The most effectual hitherto found, is the freedom of the press. It is, therefore, the first shut up by those who fear the investigation of their actions.”

“A private central bank issuing the public currency is a greater menace to the liberties of the people than a standing army. We must not let our rulers load us with perpetual debt.”

“Laws provide against injury from others; but not from ourselves.”

“It takes time to persuade men to do even what is for their own good.”

“We will be soldiers, so our sons may be farmers, so their sons may be artists”

“The eye of prudence may never shut.”

“I am as vigilant as a cat to steal cream.”

“Suspicion shall be all stuck full of eyes.”

“Better three hours too soon than a minute too late.”

“But since the affairs of men rests still incertain,Let's reason with the worst that may befall.”

“All things are ready, if our mind be so.”

“The wound of peace is surety, Surety secure.”

“Security is the chief enemy of mortals.”

“England is safe, if true within itself.”