"Democracy, which is a charming form of government, full of variety and disorder, and dispensing a sort of equality to equals and unequals alike."

"I would rather die having spoken after my manner, than speak in your manner and live."

"Which of these two is better only God knows."

"Our prayers should be for blessings in general, for God knows what is good for us."

"I will obey the god rather than you, and as long as I draw breath and am able, I shall not cease to practice philosophy."