Since I cannot govern my own tongue, though within my own teeth, how can I hope to govern the tongue of others?

Avoid dishonest gain: no price can recompence the pangs of vice.

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.

Wise men don't need advice. Fools won't take it.

Many have been ruined by buying good Pennyworths.

Keep flax from fire, and youth from gaming.

We may give advice, but we cannot give conduct.