We should not be so taken up in the search for truth, as to neglect the needful duties of active life; for it is only action that gives a true value and commendation to virtue.

Not in opinion but in nature is law founded.

Long life is denied us; therefore let us do something to show that we have lived.

Whatever that be which thinks, understands, wills, and acts, it is something celestial and divine.

Knowledge which is divorced from justice, may be called cunning rather than wisdom.

The master sometimes serves, and the servant sometimes is master.

Laws should be interpreted in a liberal sense so that their intention may be preserved.