But constant experience shows us that every man invested with power is apt to abuse it, and to carry his authority as far as it will go.

As soon as man enters into a state of society he loses the sense of his weakness; equality ceases, and then commences the state of war.

No kingdom has shed more blood than the kingdom of Christ.

If you would be holy, instruct your children, because all the good acts they perform will be imputed to you.

The culminating point of administration is to know well how much power, great or small, we ought to use in all circumstances.

Peace is a natural effect of trade.

An injustice committed against anyone is a threat to everyone.