In such a strait the wisest may well be perplexed and the boldest staggered.

A good parson once said that where mystery begins religion ends. Cannot I say, as truly at least, of human laws, that where mystery begins justice ends?

Early and provident fear is the mother of safety.

But whoever is a genuine follower of Truth, keeps his eye steady upon his guide, indifferent whither he is led, provided that she is the leader.

Genuine simplicity of heart is a healing and cementing principle.

The pride of men will not often suffer reason to have scope until it can be no longer of service.

My vigour relents. I pardon something to the spirit of liberty.