It is only reasonable to allow the administration of affairs to mothers before their children reach the age prescribed by law at which they themselves can be responsible. But that father would have reared them ill who could not hope that in their maturity they would have more wisdom and competence than his wife.

A strong imagination begetteth opportunity.

There are few men who dare to publish to the world the prayers they make to Almighty God.

There is no so wretched and coarse a soul wherein some particular faculty is not seen to shine.

We can be knowledgeable with other men's knowledge, but we cannot be wise with other men's wisdom.

I listen with attention to the judgment of all men; but so far as I can remember, I have followed none but my own.

There is as much difference between us and ourselves as there is between us and others.