It is a maxim received in life that, in general, we can determine more wisely for others than for ourselves. The reason of it is so dear in argument that it hardly wants the confirmation of experience.

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

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

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 integrity of men is to be measured by their conduct, not by their professions.

It is a maxim received in life that, in general, we can determine more wisely for others than for ourselves. The reason of it is so dear in argument that it hardly wants the confirmation of experience.

The lives of the best of us are spent in choosing between evils.