The administration of government, like a guardianship ought to be directed to the good of those who confer, not of those who receive the trust.

Saving the virtues includes all other advantages

The nearer I approach death the more I feel like one who is in sight of land at last and is about to anchor in one's home port after a long voyage.

Law is the highest reason implanted in Nature, which commands what ought to be done and forbids the opposite.

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

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

Prosperity demands of us more prudence and moderation than adversity.