All mankind is divided into three classes: those that are immovable, those that are movable, and those that move.

Those who govern, having much business on their hands, do not generally like to take the trouble of considering and carrying into execution new projects. The best public measures are therefore seldom adopted from previous wisdom, but forced by the occasion.

None but the well-bred man knows how to confess a fault, or acknowledge himself in an error.

Be neither silly, nor cunning, but wise

I've striven my whole life for humility, but if I'd ever achieved it, I'd probably be pretty damn proud of that.

Freedom of speech is the great bulwark of liberty; they prosper and die together: And it is the terror of traitors and oppressors, and a barrier against them. It produces excellent writers, and encourages men of fine genius.

Proclaim not all though knowest, or all though owest.