Wise men will apply their remedies to vices, not to names; to the causes of evil which are permanent, not the occasional organs by which they act, and the transitory modes in which they appear.

When slavery is established in any part of the world, those who are free are by far the most proud and jealous of their freedom.

No passion so effectually robs the mind of all its powers of acting and reasoning as fear.

Flattery corrupts both the receiver and the giver.

The introduction of Christianity, which, under whatever form, always confers such inestimable benefits on mankind, soon made a sensible change in these rude and fierce manners.

They [Americans] augur misgovernment at a distance and snuff the approach of tyranny in every tainted breeze.

Good company, lively conversation, and the endearments of friendship fill the mind with great pleasure.