Nothing, indeed, but the possession of some power can with any certainty discover what at the bottom is the true character of any man.

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

The concessions of the weak are the concessions of fear.

The greater the power, the more dangerous the abuse.

Turbulent, discontented men of quality, in proportion as they are puffed up with personal pride and arrogance, generally despise their own order.

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

Depend upon it that the lovers of freedom will be free.