I know of nothing sublime which is not some modification of power.

Early and provident fear is the mother of safety.

Those who have been once intoxicated with power, and have derived any kind of emolument from it, even though but for one year, never can willingly abandon it. They may be distressed in the midst of all their power; but they will never look to anything but power for their relief.

We must all obey the great law of change. It is the most powerful law of nature.

Religion is among the most powerful causes of enthusiasm.

Under the pressure of the cares and sorrows of our mortal condition, men have at all times, and in all countries, called in some physical aid to their moral consolations - wine, beer, opium, brandy, or tobacco.

Free trade is not based on utility but on justice.