What we have in us of the image of God is the love of truth and justice.

The readiest and surest way to get rid of censure, is to correct ourselves.

What we wish, that we readily believe.

As a vessel is known by the sound, whether it be cracked or not; so men are proved, by their speeches, whether they be wise or foolish.

Whatever shall be to the advantage of all, may that prevail!

Nothing is so easy as to deceive one's self; for what we wish, that we readily believe; but such expectations are often inconsistent with the real state of things.

Every advantage in the past is judged in the light of the final issue.