A good conscience is a port which is landlocked on every side, where no winds can possibly invade. There a man may not only see his own image, but that of his Maker, clearly reflected from the undisturbed waters.

Woman's honor is nice as ermine; it will not bear a soil.

There is a proud modesty in merit.

Freedom which in no other land will thrive, Freedom an English subject's sole prerogative.

The commendation of adversaries is the greatest triumph of a writer, because it never comes unless extorted.

Roused by the lash of his own stubborn tail our lion now will foreign foes assail.

Whatever is, is in its causes just.