As for the differences of opinion upon speculative questions, if we wait till they are reconciled, the action of human affairs must be suspended forever. But neither are we to look for perfection in any one man, nor for agreement among many.

I hold myself indebted to any one from whose enlightened understanding another ray of knowledge communicates to mine. Really to inform the mind is to correct and enlarge the heart.

There is a holy mistaken zeal in politics as well as religion. By persuading others, we convince ourselves.

How much easier is it to be generous than just.

As for the differences of opinion upon speculative questions, if we wait till they are reconciled, the action of human affairs must be suspended forever. But neither are we to look for perfection in any one man, nor for agreement among many.

The injustice done to an individual is sometimes of service to the public.

It is the coward who fawns upon those above him. It is the coward who is insolent whenever he dares be so.