To be perfectly just is an attribute of the divine nature; to be so to the utmost of our abilities, is the glory of man.

Mutability of temper and inconsistency with ourselves is the greatest weakness of human nature.

The hours of a wise man are lengthened by his ideas.

All of heaven we have below.

The Obedience of Children to their Parents is the Basis of all Government, and set forth as the measure of that Obedience which weowe to those whom Providence hath placed over us.

The stars shall fade away, the sun himself Grow dim with age, and nature sink in years, But thou shalt flourish in immortal youth, Unhurt amidst the wars of elements, The wrecks of matter, and the crush of worlds.

A man whose extraordinary reputation thus lifts him up to the notice and observation of mankind, draws a multitude of eyes upon him, that will narrowly inspect every part of him.