"I have been for some years past, working upon a great work, which I intend to publish, and it is a complete refutation of all that hath ever been written upon the subject of government."

"There are few things more to be lamented than that a man who has got an estate, makes not a better use of it for the good of his family, and to the advantage of the public."

"The world is a country which nobody ever yet knew by description."

"I am convinced that if all who are of the same opinion were to meet, the place of meeting would not be large enough to contain them."

"Argument is the worst enemy of truth."