When a government becomes powerful it is destructive, extravagant and violent; it is an usurer which takes bread from innocent mouths and deprives honorable men of their substance, for votes with which to perpetuate itself.

In a promise, what you thought, and not what you said, is always to be considered.

Favours out of place I regard as positive injuries.

More law, less justice.

A man's own manner and character is what most becomes him.

What fervent love of herself would Virtue excite if she could be seen!

Honourable mention encourages science, and merit is fostered by praise.