My sentiments for the American cause, from the Stamp Act downward, have never changed... I am still of opinion that it is the cause of liberty and of human nature.

What I can do for my country, I am willing to do.

I am not 'in pursuit of truth.' It is not my 'quarry.' I am of my human nature a thinker, and conscious of need, responsibility of thinking-speaking with truth. I do not go about hunting 'truths.'

I am flirtatious by nature, but I have never hurt anyone.

I'm still a person, a human being, no matter what religion I am.

I am insubordinate by nature. I can't help it.