"For if we are lovers of the beautiful, yet with economy, and lovers of wisdom, yet without softness, then we are unique."

"We cultivate refinement without extravagance and knowledge without effeminacy."

"Having knowledge but lacking the power to express it clearly is no better than never having any ideas at all."

"Freedom is the sure possession of those alone who have the courage to defend it."

"Our constitution does not copy the laws of neighboring states; we are rather a pattern to others than imitators ourselves."