It is very rare, indeed, for men to be wrong in their feelings concerning public misconduct; as rare to be right in their speculations upon the cause of it. I have constantly observed that the generality of people are fifty years, at least, behind in their politics.

The great must submit to the dominion of prudence and of virtue, or none will long submit to the dominion of the great.

There is a time when the hoary head of inveterate abuse will neither draw reverence nor obtain protection.

Where mystery begins religion ends.

An appearance of delicacy, and even fragility, is almost essential to beauty.

A nation is not conquered which is perpetually to be conquered.

Responsibility prevents crimes.