A nation without means of reform is without means of survival.

There is a boundary to men's passions when they act from feelings; but none when they are under the influence of imagination.

I am convinced that we have a degree of delight, and that no small one, in the real misfortunes and pain of others

There is but one law for all, namely that law which governs all law, the law of our Creator, the law of humanity, justice, equity - the law of nature and of nations.

Flattery is no more than what raises in a man's mind an idea of a preference which he has not.

Some degree of novelty must be one of the materials in almost every instrument which works upon the mind; and curiosity blends itself, more or less, with all our pleasures.

All virtue which is impracticable is spurious.