Jurors should acquit, even against the judge's instruction . . . if exercising their judgment with discretion and honesty they have a clear conviction the charge of the court is wrong.

People sometimes attribute my success to my genius; all the genius I know anything about is hard work.

Give all the power to the many, they will oppress the few. Give all the power to the few, they will oppress the many.

When a government betrays the people by amassing too much power and becoming tyrannical, the people have no choice but to exercise their original right of self-defense — to fight the government.

One great error is that we suppose mankind more honest than they are.

I think the first duty of society is justice.

There is a certain enthusiasm in liberty, that makes human nature rise above itself, in acts of bravery and heroism.

Men often oppose a thing merely because they have had no agency in planning it, or because it may have been planned by those whom they dislike.

A nation which can prefer disgrace to danger is prepared for a master, and deserves one.

Foreign influence is truly the Grecian horse to a republic. We cannot be too careful to exclude its influence.

It's not tyranny we desire; it's a just, limited, federal government.

I said breathe. Not do a fish-out of-water imitation.

It is for others one must learn to do everything for there lies the secret of happiness.

An 18th century brain, in a 21st century head.

Some girls barely speak, but always askin' for a dollar.

After a run of several night events, you begin to appreciate the solitude and the quiet backstage.

A woman needn't be dragged down by her functions.

If everyone fought fire with fire, the whole world would go up in smoke.

Making a movie is casting a spell.

[Donald] Trump's own arrogance gets in the way. It's as if he steps on his own tongue regularly.

The essence of Christian obedience is not do’s and don’ts but personal allegiance to Jesus.