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

The dangers gather as the treasures rise.

The misery of man proceeds not from any single crush of overwhelming evil, but from small vexations continually repeated.

Most men are unwilling to be taught.

This man [Chesterfield], I thought, had been a Lord among wits; but I find he is only a wit among Lords.

When emulation leads us to strive for self-elevation by merit alone, and not by belittling another, then it is one of the grandest possible incentives to action.

Integrity without knowledge is weak and useless, and knowledge without integrity is dangerous and dreadful.