When ancient opinions and rules of life are taken away, the loss cannot possibly be estimated. From that moment, we have no compass to govern us, nor can we know distinctly to what port to steer.
Public calamity is a mighty leveller.
You can never plan the future by the past.
Great men are the guideposts and landmarks in the state.
People will not look forward to posterity, who never look backward to their ancestors.
Society can overlook murder, adultery or swindling; it never forgives preaching of a new gospel.