Every object is beautiful in motion; a ship under sail, trees gently agitated with the wind, and a fine woman dancing, are three instances in point

posterity who are to reap the blessings will scarcely be able to conceive the hardships and sufferings of their ancestors.

The reins of government have been so long slackened, that I fear the people will not quietly submit to those restraints which are necessary for the peace and security of the community.

We have too many high-sounding words, and too few actions that correspond with them.

These are the times when a genius wants to live.

To be good, and do good, is the whole duty of man comprised in a few words.

Well, knowledge is a fine thing, and mother Eve thought so; but she smarted so severely for hers, that most of her daughters have been afraid of it since.