For to err in opinion, though it be not the part of wise men, is at least human.

Proper listening is the foundation of proper living.

What can they suffer that do not fear to die?

Moral habits, induced by public practices, are far quicker in making their way into men's private lives, than the failings and faults of individuals are in infecting the city at large.

The state of life is most happy where superfluities are not required and necessities are not wanting.

Statesmen are not only liable to give an account of what they say or do in public, but there is a busy inquiry made into their very meals, beds, marriages, and every other sportive or serious action.

To fail to do good is as bad as doing harm.