Those who attempt to level never equalize

Liberty, without wisdom, is license.

In their nomination to office they will not appoint to the exercise of authority as to a pitiful job, but as to a holy function.

I have not yet lost a feeling of wonder, and of delight, that the delicate motion should reside in all the things around us, revealing itself only to him who looks for it.

For there is in mankind an unfortunate propensity to make themselves, their views and their works, the measure of excellence in every thing whatsoever

The great must submit to the dominion of prudence and of virtue, or none will long submit to the dominion of the great.

General rebellions and revolts of a whole people never were encouraged now or at any time. They are always provoked.