To drive men from independence to live on alms, is itself great cruelty.
Religion is among the most powerful causes of enthusiasm.
Tell me what are the prevailing sentiments that occupy the minds of your young peoples, and I will tell you what is to be the character of the next generation.
To reach the height of our ambition is like trying to reach the rainbow; as we advance it recedes.
All men that are ruined, are ruined on the side of their natural propensities.
I own that there is a haughtiness and fierceness in human nature which will cause innumerable broils, place men in what situation you please.