"The only source of improvement is liberty, combined with the power of individuals to think for themselves."

"The initiation of all wise or noble things, comes and must come from individuals; generally at first from some one individual."

"The government of a country by a mere numerical majority, is a thing which cannot be permanent."

"Originality is the one thing which unoriginal minds cannot feel the use of."

"The only part of the conduct of any one, for which he is amenable to society, is that which concerns others."