Scurrility has no object in view but incivility; if it is uttered from feelings of petulance, it is mere abuse; if it is spoken in a joking manner, it may be considered raillery.

Not to know what has been transacted in former times is to continue always a child.

I cheerfully quit from life as if it were an inn, not a home; for Nature has given us a hostelry in which to sojourn, not to abide.

We should be careful that our benevolence does not exceed our means.

The spirit is the true self.

The safety of the people shall be the highest law.

Hatred is inveterate anger.