On matters of style, swim with the current, on matters of principle, stand like a rock

The man who fears no truth has nothing to fear from lies

Freedom of the person under the protection of habeas corpus. I deem one of the essential principles of our government.

To preserve the freedom of the human mind then and freedom of the press, every spirit should be ready to devote itself to martyrdom for as long as we may think as we will, and speak as we think, the condition of man will proceed in improvement

Let those flatter who fear; it is not an American art

Morals were too essential to the happiness of man, to be risked on the uncertain combinations of the head. Nature laid their foundation, therefore, in sentiment, not in science

Freedom of religion, freedom of the press, freedom of person under the protection of the habeas corpus and trial by juries impartially selected, - these principles form the bright constellation which has gone before us

No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms

Force is the vital principle and immediate parent of despotism

If people let government decide what foods they eat and what medicines they take, their bodies will soon be in as sorry a state as are the souls of those who live under tyranny