What fervent love of herself would Virtue excite if she could be seen!
Never injure a friend, even in jest.
In a promise, what you thought, and not what you said, is always to be considered.
It is necessary for a Senator to be thoroughly acquainted with the constitution; and this is a knowledge of the most extensive nature; a matter of science, of diligence, of reflection, without which no Senator can possibly be fit for his office.
Our liberality should not exceed our ability.
The proof of a well-trained mind is that it rejoices in which is good and grieves at the opposite.