When a great man has some one object in view to be achieved in a given time, it may be absolutely necessary for him to walk out of all the common roads.

Men want to be reminded, who do not want to be taught; because those original ideas of rectitude to which the mind is compelled to assent when they are proposed, are not always as present to us as they ought to be.

Applaud us when we run, Console us when we fall, Cheer us when we recover.

General rebellions and revolts of a whole people never were encouraged now or at any time. They are always provoked.

The Fate of good men who refuse to become involved in politics is to be ruled by evil men.

Example is the school of mankind, and they will learn at no other.

Laws, like houses, lean on one another.