It is not permitted to the most equitable of men to be a judge in his own cause.

He that takes truth for his guide, and duty for his end, may safely trust to God's providence to lead him aright.

Fashion is a tyrant from which nothing frees us. We must suit ourselves to its fantastic tastes. But being compelled to live under its foolish laws, the wise man is never the first to follow, nor the last to keep it.

Plurality which is not reduced to unity is confusion; unity which does not depend on plurality is tyranny.

All man's troubles come from not knowing how to sit still in one room.

Thought makes the whole dignity of man; therefore endeavor to think well, that is the only morality.

Jesus Christ came to tell men that they have no enemies but themselves.