The less men think, the more they talk.

As men are affected in all ages by the same passions, the occasions which bring about great changes are different, but the causes are always the same.

I have ever held it as a maxim never to do that through another which it was impossible for me to execute myself

It is clear that in a monarchy, where he who commands the exceution of the laws generally thinks himself above them, there is lessneed of virtue than in a popular government, where the person entrusted with the execution of the laws is sensible of his being subject to their direction.

The success of most things depends upon knowing how long it will take to succeed.

At our coming into the world we contract an immense debt to our country, which we can never discharge.

The history of commerce is that of the communication of the people.