Noblesse oblige; or, superior advantages bind you to larger generosity.

The spirit of our American radicalism is destructive and aimless; it is not loving; it has no ulterior and divine ends; but is destructive only out of hatred and selfishness.

Accept your genius and say what you think.

O friend, never strike sail to a fear! Come into port greatly, or sail with God the seas.

Fame is proof that the people are gullible.

Give no bounties: make equal laws: secure life and prosperity and you need not give alms.

Envy is the tax which all distinction must pay.