We see no where the pernicious effects of luxury on a republic more than in that of the ancient Romans, who immediately found itself poor as soon as this vice got footing among them, though they were possessed of all the riches in the world.

My voice is still for war. Gods! can a Roman senate long debate Which of the two to choose, slavery or death?

Men may change their climate, but they cannot change their nature. A man that goes out a fool cannot ride or sail himself into common sense.

Mankind are more indebted to industry than ingenuity; the gods set up their favors at a price, and industry is the purchaser.

When all thy mercies, O my God, My rising soul surveys, Transported with the view I'm lost, in wonder, love and praise.

The unjustifiable severity of a parent is loaded with this aggravation, that those whom he injures are always in his sight.

A fine coat is but a livery when the person who wears it discovers no higher sense than that of a footman.