It is by women that nature writes on the hearts of men.

The throne we honour is the people's choice.

I leave my character behind me.

Men seldom think deeply on subjects in which they have no choice of opinion: they are fearful of encountering obstacles to their faith--as in religion--and so are content with the surface.

I would by no means wish a daughter of mine to be a progeny of learning.

I had rather follow you to your grave than see you owe your life to any but a regular-bred physician.

Fertilizer does no good in a heap, but a little spread around works miracles all over.