The infant, on opening his eyes, ought to see his country, and to the hour of his death never lose sight of it.

By doing good we become good.

Government originated in the attempt to find a form of association that defends and protects the person and property of each with the common force of all.

A man says what he knows, a woman says what will please.

Watch a cat when it enters a room for the first time. It searches and smells about, it is not quiet for a moment, it trusts nothing until it has examined and made acquaintance with everything.

The majesty of the Scriptures strikes me with admiration, as the purity of the gospel has its influence on my heart.

Childhood is the sleep of reason.