There is a time when the hoary head of inveterate abuse will neither draw reverence nor obtain protection.

The introduction of Christianity, which, under whatever form, always confers such inestimable benefits on mankind, soon made a sensible change in these rude and fierce manners.

I take toleration to be a part of religion. I do not know which I would sacrifice; I would keep them both: it is not necessary that I should sacrifice either.

To reach the height of our ambition is like trying to reach the rainbow; as we advance it recedes.

Facts are to the mind what food is to the body.

War never leaves where it found a nation.

People crushed by law, have no hopes but from power. If laws are their enemies, they will be enemies to laws; and those who have much hope and nothing to lose, will always be dangerous.