Persistence in a single view has never been regarded as a merit in political leaders.

Whatever befalls in accordance with nature should be accounted good.

An intemperate, disorderly youth will bring to old age, a feeble and worn-out body.

Nothing is so great an adversary to those who make it their business to please as expectation.

I criticize by creation - not by finding fault.

We are obliged to respect, defend and maintain the common bonds of union and fellowship that exist among all members of the human race.

No one has leave to sin.