"For we are a democracy, and our laws are equal to all alike in their private disputes."

"Our government is not copied from those of our neighbors: we are an example to them rather than they to us."

"We do not get into a state with our next-door neighbour if he enjoys himself in his own way, nor do we shoot him the kind of black looks which, though they do no real harm, still vex an honest man. We…"

"For the greatest glory is to be spoken of for one's virtues, and to be praised by one's fellow citizens."

"Future ages will wonder at us, as the present age wonders at us now."