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

In effect, to follow, not to force the public inclination; to give a direction, a form, a technical dress, and a specific sanction, to the general sense of the community, is the true end of legislature.

It is hard to say whether doctors of law or divinity have made the greater advances in the lucrative business of mystery.

All government, indeed every human benefit and enjoyment, every virtue, and every prudent act, is founded on compromise and barter.

The ocean is an object of no small terror.

Toleration is good for all, or it is good for none.

My vigour relents. I pardon something to the spirit of liberty.