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

There is a courageous wisdom; there is also a false, reptile prudence, the result not of caution but of fear.

Continue to instruct the world; and - whilst we carry on a poor unequal conflict with the passions and prejudices of our day, perhaps with no better weapons than other passions and prejudices of our own - convey wisdom to future generations.

Man acts from adequate motives relative to his interest, and not on metaphysical speculations.

Those who attempt to level never equalize

Taxing is an easy business. Any projector can contrive new compositions, any bungler can add to the old.

It is hard to say whether doctors of law or divinity have made the greater advances in the lucrative business of mystery.