It is the function of a judge not to make but to declare the law, according to the golden mete-wand of the law and not by the crooked cord of discretion.

Greater mischief happens often from folly, meanness, and vanity than from the greater sins of avarice and ambition.

Passion for fame: A passion which is the instinct of all great souls.

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

England and Ireland may flourish together. The world is large enough for both of us. Let it be our care not to make ourselves too little for it.

It is a general popular error to suppose the loudest complainers for the public to be the most anxious for its welfare.

Applaud us when we run, Console us when we fall, Cheer us when we recover.