We live merely on the crust or rind of things.

Nature is less partial than she appears, and all situations in life have their compensations along with them.

Just laws are no restraint upon the freedom of the good, for the good man desires nothing which a just law will interfere with.

History is a voice forever sounding across the centuries the laws of right and wrong. Opinions alter, manners change, creeds rise and fall, but the moral law is written on the tablets of eternity.

If you think you can temper yourself into manliness by sitting here over your books, it is the very silliest fancy that ever tempted a young man to his ruin. You cannot dream yourself into a character; you must hammer and forge yourself one.

Justice without wisdom is impossible.

Instruction does not prevent wasted time or mistakes; and mistakes themselves are often the best teachers of all.