He who performs his duty in a station of great power must needs incur the utter enmity of many, and the high displeasure of more.

It is impossible to have a lively hope in another life, and yet be deeply immersed in the enjoyments of this.

He who performs his duty in a station of great power must needs incur the utter enmity of many, and the high displeasure of more.

If God be infinitely holy, just, and good, He must take delight in those creatures that resemble Him most in these perfections.

A just and wise magistrate is a blessing as extensive as the community to which he belongs; a blessing which includes all other blessings whatsoever that relate to this life.

It is the duty of every one to strive to gain and deserve a good reputation.

It is little the sign of a wise or good man, to suffer temperance to be transgressed in order to purchase the repute of a generous entertainer.