"If we are to take for the criterion of truth the majority of suffrages, they ought to be gotten from those philosophic and patriotic citizens who cultivate their reason."

"In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men you must first enable the government to control the governed; and in the next place oblige it to control itself."

"War should only be declared by the authority of the people, whose toils and treasures are to support its burdens, instead of the government which is to reap its fruits."

"The means of defense against foreign danger historically have become the instruments of tyranny at home."

"Men cannot count, they do not know that two and two make four if women do not tell them so."

"Go up close to your friend, but do not go over to him! We should also respect the enemy in our friend."

"Success is what you do with your ability. It's how you use your talent."

"Thinking is easy, acting is difficult, and to put one's thoughts into action is the most difficult thing in the world."