Whenever the offence inspires less horror than the punishment, the rigour of penal law is obliged to give way to the common feelings of mankind.
Edward GibbonI am indeed rich, since my income is superior to my expenses, and my expense is equal to my wishes.
Edward GibbonSuspicious princes often promote the last of mankind, from a vain persuasion that those who have no dependence except on their favor will have no attachment except to the person of their benefactor.
Edward Gibbon