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

The tyranny of a multitude is a multiplied tyranny.

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

All human laws are, properly speaking, only declaratory; they may alter the mode and application, but have no power over the substance of original justice.

Flattery corrupts both the receiver and the giver.

There is nothing in the world really beneficial that does not lie within the reach of an informed understanding and a well-protected pursuit.

The introduction of Christianity, which, under whatever form, always confers such inestimable benefits on mankind, soon made a sensible change in these rude and fierce manners.