Religion is among the most powerful causes of enthusiasm.

I take toleration to be a part of religion. I do not know which I would sacrifice; I would keep them both: it is not necessary that I should sacrifice either.

Ambition can creep as well as soar.

The grand instructor, time.

Magnanimity in politics is not seldom the truest wisdom; and a great empire and little minds go ill together.

Whilst shame keeps its watch, virtue is not wholly extinguished in the heart; nor will moderation be utterly exiled from the minds of tyrants.

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.