That what cannot be repaired is not to be regretted.

It is as foolish to make experiments upon the constancy of a friend, as upon the chastity of a wife.

Norway, too, has noble prospects; and Lapland is remarkable for prodigious noble wild prospects. But, Sir, let me tell you, the noblest prospect which a Scotchman ever sees is the high road that leads him to England!

He that would be superior to external influences must first become superior to his own passions.

Truth allows no choice.

A country is in a bad state, which is governed only by laws; because a thousand things occur for which laws cannot provide, and where authority ought to interpose.

No people can be great who have ceased to be virtuous.