For as the law is set over the magistrate, even so are the magistrates set over the people. And therefore, it may be truly said, "that the magistrate is a speaking law, and the law is a silent magistrate.

By doubting we come at truth.

To those who are engaged in commercial dealings, justice is indispensable for the conduct of business.

Falsehoods border on truths.

Care must be taken that the punishment does not exceed the offence.

The roots of knowledge are bitter, but its fruit are sweet.

I look upon the pleasure which we take in a garden as one of the most innocent delights in human life. . . It gives us a great insight into the contrivance and wisdom of Nature, and suggests innumerable subjects for meditation.