"One of the strongest natural proofs of the folly of hereditary right in kings, is, that nature disapproves it, otherwise, she would not so frequently turn it into ridicule by giving mankind an ass for…"

"The trade of governing has always been an alliance of kings, priests, and soldiers."

"Let them call me a rebel and welcome. I feel no concern from it. But should I suffer the misery of devils, were I to make a whore of my soul."

"Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state, an intolerable one."

"The true method of discovering the will of God, is to discover the works of God."