"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."

"For what the world calls virtue, is but a compound of vices."

"The more years increase, the more does my hatred of human nature increase."

"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."

"I profess, in the sincerity of my heart, that I have not the least personal interest in endeavouring to promote this necessary work, having no other motive than the public good of my country, by advan…"