"Tyrants seldom want pretexts." — Edmund Burke

There is but one law for all, namely that law which governs all law, the law of our Creator, the law of humanity, justice, equity - the law of nature and of nations.

Society can overlook murder, adultery or swindling; it never forgives preaching of a new gospel.

A spirit of innovation is generally the result of a selfish temper and confined views. People will not look forward to posterity, who never look backward to their ancestors.

The effect of liberty to individuals is that they may do what they please: we ought to see what it will please them to do, before we risk congratulations.