For my part, I am convinced that the method of teaching which approaches most nearly to the method of investigation is incomparably the best; since, not content with serving up a few barren and lifeless truths, it leads to the stock on which they grew.

It is the nature of all greatness not to be exact.

The effect of liberty to individuals is that they may do what they please: we ought to see what it will please them to do, before we risk congratulations.

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

Religious persecution may shield itself under the guise of a mistaken and over-zealous piety.

Nothing turns out to be so oppressive and unjust as a feeble government.

There never was a bad man that had ability for good service.