Reckless youth makes rueful age.

A perfect character might be attended with the inconvenience of being envied and hated; and that a benevolent man should allow a few faults in himself, to keep his friends in countenance.

We must not in the course of public life expect immediate approbation and immediate grateful acknowledgment of our services. But let us persevere through abuse and even injury. The internal satisfaction of a good conscience is always present, and time will do us justice in the minds of the people, even those at present the most prejudiced against us.

Since thou are not sure of a minute, throw not away an hour.

There is no such thing as a good war or a bad peace.

Nine Men in Ten are Suicides.

If you would persuade, you must appeal to interest rather than intellect.