His scorn of the great is repeated too often to be real; no man thinks much of that which he despises.

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!

All wonder is the effect of novelty on ignorance.

He that pursues fame with just claims, trusts his happiness to the winds; but he that endeavors after it by false merit, has to fear, not only the violence of the storm, but the leaks of his vessel.

As I know more of mankind I expect less of them, and am ready now to call a man a good man upon easier terms than I was formerly.

The chief glory of every people arises from its authors.

He that accepts protection, stipulates obedience.