Whenever we attempt to mend the scheme of Providence and to interfere in the Government of the world, we had need be very circumspect lest we do more harm than good.

Pride that dines on vanity, sups on contempt.

Out of adversity comes opportunity.

Many a long dispute among divines may be thus abridged: It is so; It is not so. It is so; it is not so.

Freedom of speech is a principal pillar of a free government; when this support is taken away, the constitution of a free society is dissolved, and tyranny is erected on its ruins. Republics and limited monarchies derive their strength and vigor from a popular examination into the action of the magistrates.

Carelessness does more harm than a want of knowledge.

Necessity is our quickest excuse.