We are not creatures of circumstance; we are creators of circumstance.

As we retain but a faint remembrance of our felicity, it is but fair that the smartest stroke of sorrow should, if bitter, at least be brief.

Great revolutions, whatever may be their causes, are not lightly commenced, and are not concluded with precipitation.

The more you are talked about the less powerful you are.

I must follow the people. Am I not their leader?

Predominant opinions are generally the opinions of the generation that is vanishing.

Happiness is only to be found in a recurrence to the principles of human nature; and these will prompt very simple measures.