There is no history worthy attention save that of free nations; the history of nations under the sway of despotism is no more than a collection of anecdotes.

There some trifles well habited, as there are some fools well clothed.

Success makes success, like money makes money.

How many fools does it take to make up a public?

Change, change,--we all covet change.

Hope is but a charlatan that ceases not to deceive us. For myself happiness only began when I had lost it.

Women bestow on friendship only what they borrow from love.