“A gentleman is mindful no less of the freedom of others than of his own dignity.”

No law can possibly meet the convenience of every one: we must be satisfied if it be beneficial on the whole and to the majority.

Men are slower to recognize blessings than evils.

There is nothing man will not attempt when great enterprises hold out the promise of great rewards.

The real power behind whatever success I have now was something I found within myself – something that’s in all of us, I think, a little piece of God just waiting to be discovered.

The most honorable, as well as the safest course, is to rely entirely upon valour.

That business does not prosper which you transact with the eyes of others.

The name of freedom regained is sweet to hear.

A woman’s mind is affected by the meanest gifts.

The study of History is the best medicine for a sick mind.

No crime can ever be defended on rational grounds.

In difficult and desperate cases, the boldest counsels are the safest.

We feel public misfortunes just so far as they affect our private circumstances, and nothing of this nature appeals more directly to us than the loss of money.

It takes a long time to bring excellence to maturity.

In adversity assume the countenance of prosperity, and in prosperity moderate the temper and desires.

Nothing moves more quickly than scandal.

No one wants to be excelled by his relatives.