To understand the works of celebrated authors, to comprehend their systems, and retain their reasonings, is a task more than equal to common intellects; and he is by no means to be accounted useless or idle, who has stored his mind with acquired knowledge, and can detail it occasionally to others who have less leisure or weaker abilities.

No man likes to live under the eye of perpetual disapprobation.

He that accepts protection, stipulates obedience.

The dependant who cultivates delicacy in himself very little consults his own tranquillity.

Since life itself is uncertain, nothing which has life for its basis can boast much stability.

No government power can be abused long. Mankind will not bear it.

Self-love is a busy prompter.