Where there's no law, there's no bread.
Slavery is such an atrocious debasement of human nature, that its very extirpation, if not performed with solicitous care, may sometimes open a source of serious evils.
I know not which lives more unnatural lives, obeying husbands, or commanding wives.
Even peace may be purchased at too high a price.
Speak little, do much.
If you want a thing done - go. If not - send.