Those who do not feel pain seldom think that it is felt.

Nothing is difficult, when gain and honour unite their influence.

No government power can be abused long. Mankind will not bear it.... There is a remedy in human nature against tyranny, that will keep us safe under every form of government.

There ambush here relentless ruffians lay, And here the fell attorney prowls for prey.

I never desire to converse with a man who has written more than he has read.

When a man says he had pleasure with a woman he does not mean conversation.

I would injure no man, and should provoke no resentment. I would relieve every distress, and should enjoy the benedictions of gratitude. I would choose my friends among the wise and my wife among the virtuous, and therefore should be in no danger from treachery or unkindness. My children should by my care be learned and pious, and would repay to my age what their childhood had received.