Large fortunes are all founded either on the occupation of land, or lending or the taxation of labor.
The beginning and almost the end of all good law is that everyone shall work for their bread and receive good bread for their work.
In general, pride is at the bottom of all great mistakes.
Imperfection is in some sort essential to all that we know in life.
He who can take no interest in what is small will take false interest in what is great.
All men who have sense and feeling are being continually helped; they are taught by every person they meet, and enriched by everything that falls in their way. The greatest, is he who has been oftenest aided. Originality is the observing eye.