It is undoubtedly true, though it may seem paradoxical,--but, in general, those who are habitually employed in finding and displaying faults are unqualified for the work of reformation.

Of this stamp is the cant of, Not men, but measures.

The question is not whether you have a right to render people miserable, but whether it is not in your best interest to make them happy.

Whenever a separation is made between liberty and justice, neither, in my opinion, is safe.

Make the Revolution a parent of settlement, and not a nursery of future revolutions.

All virtue which is impracticable is spurious.

The arrogance of age must submit to be taught by youth.