Power gradually extirpates from the mind every humane and gentle virtue.

General rebellions and revolts of a whole people never were encouraged now or at any time. They are always provoked.

No sound ought to be heard in the church but the healing voice of Christian charity.

It is undoubtedly the business of ministers very much to consult the inclinations of the people, but they ought to take great care that they do not receive that inclination from the few persons who may happen to approach them.

What is it we all seek for in an election? To answer its real purposes, you must first possess the means of knowing the fitness of your man; and then you must retain some hold upon him by personal obligation or dependence.

Man is an animal that cooks his victuals.

Education is a nation's cheapest defence