The government itself, which is only the mode which the people have chosen to execute their will, is equally liable to be abused and perverted before the people can act through it.

Almost any man knows how to earn money, but not one in a million knows how to spend it.

So thoroughly and sincerely are we compelled to live, reverencing our life, and denying the possibility of change. This is the only way, we say; but there are as many ways as there can be drawn radii from one centre. All change is a miracle to contemplate; but it is a miracle which is taking place every instant.

One cannot too soon forget his errors and misdemeanors. To dwell long upon them is to add to the offense.

if i repent of anything, it is very likely to be my good behavior. what demon possessed me that i behaved so well?

A man of fine perceptions is more truly feminine than a merely sentimental woman.

A man sits as many risks as he runs.