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.

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

Women govern us; let us render them perfect: the more they are enlightened, so much the more shall we be. On the cultivation of the mind of women depends the wisdom of men. It is by women that nature writes on the hearts of men.

Mr. Speaker. I said the honorable member was a liar it is true and I am sorry for it. The honorable member may place the punctuation where he pleases.

If the thought is slow to come, a glass of good wine encourages it; and when it does come, a glass of good wine rewards it.

Had I a heart for falsehood framed, I ne'er could injure you.

There 's nothing like being used to a thing.