Justice is indispensably and universally necessary, and what is necessary must always be limited, uniform, and distinct

Small debts are like small shot; they are rattling on every side, and can scarcely be escaped without a wound: great debts are like cannon; of loud noise, but little danger.

Since every man is obliged to promote happiness and virtue, he should be careful not to mislead unwary minds, by appearing to set too high a value upon things by which no real excellence is conferred.

Shakespeare never had more than 6 lines together without a fault.

People in distress never think that you feel enough.

Life cannot subsist in society but by reciprocal concessions.

Cruel with guilt, and daring with despair, the midnight murderer bursts the faithless bar; invades the sacred hour of silent rest and leaves, unseen, a dagger in your breast.