I know too well that these arguments from probabilities are imposters, and unless great caution is observed in the use of them, they are apt to be deceptive.

The fear of death is indeed the pretence of wisdom, and not real wisdom, being the appearance of knowing the unknown.

Lord of Lords, grant us the good whether we pray for it or not, but evil keep from us, even though we pray for it.

Excess generally causes reaction, and produces a change in the opposite direction, whether it be in the seasons, or in individuals, or in governments.

Give me a different set of mothers and I will give you a different world

The greater part of instruction is being reminded of things you already know.

The true champion of justice, if he intends to survive even for a short time, must necessarily confine himself to private life and leave politics alone.