"The very first lesson should be to lose our dependency and to go forward independently."
"To be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects the freedom of others."Freedom
"I believe that the American experiment will be the light to lead all nations to freedom."Hope
"War is the scourge of the human race."Peace
"Prejudice is the child of ignorance."Knowledge
"I am convinced that the welfare of mankind depends on a man's conviction that all men are brothers."
"The Revolution was a triumph of freedom over tyranny."Freedom
"I have always believed that a man should live according to his conscience."Truth
"The glory of a free people is to hand down their freedom to their children."Freedom
"I have never been content with mere words."
"The hearts of men are like the ocean itself."Philosophy
"I believe in the triumph of the human spirit over all odds."Inspiration
"A soldier's duty is to obey the laws of his country."
"Virtue, I believe, must be the instrument for the happiness of mankind."
"I am committed to the principle that all men are created equal."
"The work of a man's hands and the labor of his mind are the foundations of his dignity."Work
"I have always believed that destiny favors the bold."Courage
"The love of liberty is the love of others; the love of power is the love of ourselves."Power
"I shall not despair of the future of mankind."Hope
"Time will tell the truth about all things."Time
"A man must never surrender his principles for the sake of expediency."
"The most precious of all possessions is the freedom to think and act."Freedom
"I believe that education is the key to human advancement."Education
"Every man has the right to think for himself."Freedom
"The happiness of a people is the sole legitimate object of government."
"I have lived long enough to see that most human struggles are unnecessary."Peace
"The true patriot is he who loves his country enough to tell her the truth."
"I believe in the perfectibility of man through education and liberty."Hope
"A man's true greatness lies in his character, not in his power."
"The spirit of revolution is one with the spirit of mankind."Change