It is the quality of patriotism to be jealous and watchful, to observe all secret machinations, and to see publick dangers at a distance. The true lover of his country is ready to communicate his fears, and to sound the alarm, whenever he perceives the approach of mischief. But he sounds no alarm, when there is no enemy; he never terrifies his countrymen till he is terrified himself. The patriotism, therefore, may be justly doubted of him, who professes to be disturbed by incredibilities.

Resentment gratifies him who intended an injury, and pains him unjustly who did not intend it.

In order that all men might be taught to speak truth, it is necessary that all likewise should learn to hear it.

From thee, great God, we spring, to thee we tend,- Path, motive, guide, original, and end.

He that accepts protection, stipulates obedience.

To proportion the eagerness of contest to its importance seems too hard a task for human wisdom. The pride of wit has kept ages busy in the discussion of useless questions, and the pride of power has destroyed armies, to gain or to keep unprofitable possessions.

Suspicion is most often useless pain.