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

I am not one of those who think that the people are never in the wrong. They have been so, frequently and outrageously, both in other countries and in this. But I do say that in all disputes between them and their rulers, the presumption is at least upon a par in favour of the people.

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.

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

You will not think it unnatural that those who have an object depending, which strongly engages their hopes and fears, should be somewhat inclining to superstition.

What shadows we are, and what shadows we pursue!

I would rather sleep in the southern corner of a little country churchyard than in the tomb of the Capulets.