"If a nation expects to be ignorant and free, in a state of civilization, it expects what never was and never will be."

"Every generation needs a new revolution."

"To compel a man to furnish contributions of money for the propagation of opinions which he disbelieves and abhors, is sinful and tyrannical."

"I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretence of taking care of them."

"The natural right of a man to impart his ideas to others is as sacred as his right to think at all."