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

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

It's attention to detail that makes the difference between average and stunning.

Few consider how much we are indebted to government, because few can represent how wretched mankind would be without it.

Nothing can be reckoned good or bad to us in this life, any further than it indisposes us for the enjoyment of another.

Even the wisdom of God hath not suggested more pressing motives, more powerful incentives to charity, than these, that we shall be judged by it at the last dreadful day.

From mere success nothing can be concluded in favor of any nation upon whom it is bestowed.