An aching head and trembling limbs, which are the inevitable effects of drinking, disincline the hands from work.

The tumultuous populace of large cities are ever to be dreaded.

The best way to have peace is to always be prepared to fight a way.

Human rights can only be assured among a virtuous people. The general government . . . can never be in danger of degenerating into a monarchy, an oligarchy, an aristocracy, or any despotic or oppresive form so long as there is any virtue in the body of the people.

Example, whether it be good or bad, has a powerful influence.

We must take human nature as we find it, perfection falls not to the share of mortals.

[death]...the abyss from where no traveler is permitted to return