Remorse sleeps during a prosperous period but wakes up in adversity.

From the first moment of life, men ought to begin learning to deserve to live; and, as at the instant of birth we partake of the rights of citizenship, that instant ought to be the beginning of the exercise of our duty.

The science of government is only a science of combinations, of applications, and of exceptions, according to times, places and circumstances.

Do to others as you would have others do to you, inspires all men with that other maxim of natural goodness a great deal less perfect, but perhaps more useful: Do good to yourself with as little prejudice as you can to others.

Liberty is not to be found in any form of government; she is in the heart of the free man; he bears her with him everywhere.

Take the course opposite to custom and you will almost always do well.

Gracefulness cannot subsist without ease; delicacy is not debility; nor must a woman be sick in order to please. Infirmity, and sickness may excite our pity, but desire and pleasure require the bloom and vigor of health.