As fire when thrown into water is cooled down and put out, so also a false accusation when brought against a man of the purest and holiest character, boils over and is at once dissipated, and vanishes.

No sensible man ever imputes inconsistency to another for changing his minds.

The mansion should not be graced by its master, the master should grace the mansion.

There is no moment without some duty.

What gift has providence bestowed on man that is so dear to him as his children?

Anger should never appear in awarding punishment.

Justice is the set and constant purpose which gives every man his due.