A strong memory is commonly coupled with infirm judgment.

I see this evident, that we willingly accord to piety only the services that flatter our passions.

God defend me from myself.

I am disgusted with innovation, in whatever guise, and with reason, for I have seen very harmful effects of it.

Judgement can do without knowledge: but not knowledge without judgement.

Oh, what a valiant faculty is hope, that in a mortal subject, and in a moment, makes nothing of usurping infinity, immensity, eternity, and of supplying its masters indigence, at its pleasure, with all things he can imagine or desire!

Not being able to govern events, I govern myself.