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

I shall ever repeat it, that mankind are governed not by extremes, but by principals of moderation.

The harshest tyranny is that which acts under the protection of legality and the banner of justice.

Sometimes a man who deserves to be looked upon because he is a fool is despised only because he is a lawyer.

I have never known any distress that an hour's reading did not relieve.

When the body of the people is possessed of the supreme power, it is called a democracy.

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