If we command our wealth, we shall be rich and free; if our wealth commands us, we are poor indeed.

I consider how little man is, yet, in his own mind, how great. He is lord and master of all things, yet scarce can command anything.

My hold of the colonies is in the close affection which grows from common names, from kindred blood, from similar privileges, and equal protection. These are ties which, though light as air, are as strong as links of iron.

It is by bribing, not so often by being bribed, that wicked politicians bring ruin on mankind. Avarice is a rival to the pursuits of many.

Where mystery begins religion ends.

He that struggles with us strengthens our nerves, and sharpens our skill. Our antagonist is our helper.

Politics ought to be adjusted not to human reasonings but to human nature, of which reason is but a part and by no means the greatest part.