There is not a soul who does not have to beg alms of another, either a smile, a handshake, or a fond eye.
Be generous before you are just. Do not temper mercy with justice.
Character is tested by true sentiments more than by conduct. A man is seldom better than his word.
The common vice of democracy is disregard for morality.
The test of liberty is the position and security of minorities.
Everybody likes to get as much power as circumstances allow, and nobody will vote for a self-denying ordinance.