Wit loses its point when dipped in malice.

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.

The throne we honour is the people's choice.

Many a wretch has rid on a hurdle who has done less mischief than utterers of forged tales, coiners of scandal, and clippers of reputation.

A circulating library in a town is as an evergreen tree of diabolical knowledge.

A readiness to resent injuries is a virtue only in those who are slow to injure.

Never say more than is necessary.