Fear not death; for the sooner we die, the longer shall we be immortal.

To get the bad customs of a country changed and new ones, though better, introduced, it is necessary first to remove the prejudices of the people, enlighten their ignorance, and convince them that their interests will be promoted by the proposed changes; and this is not the work of a day.

Virtue and Happiness are Mother and Daughter.

Search others for their virtues, thyself for thy vices.

By my rambling digressions I perceive myself to be growing old.

One of the advantages of being a 'reasonable creature' is that one can find a reason for whatever one wants to do.

I have met the enemy, and it is the eyes of other people.