There ought to be system of manners in every nation which a well-formed mind would be disposed to relish. To make us love our country, our country ought to be lovely.

He who calls in the aid of an equal understanding doubles his own; and he who profits by a superior understanding raises his powers to a level with the height of the superior standing he unites with.

Contempt is not a thing to be despised.

I do ride contend against the advantages of distrust. In the world we live in, it is but too necessary. Some of old called it the very sinews of discretion.

They never will love where they ought to love, who do not hate where they ought to hate.

They defend their errors as if they were defending their inheritance.

The men of England,- the men, I mean, of light and leading in England.