Those who will not take the trouble to think for themselves, have always somebody that thinks for them; and the difficulty in writing is to please those from whom others learn to be pleased.

Oratory is the power of beating down your adversary's arguments and putting better in their place.

Many falsehoods are passing into uncontradicted history.

He that is much flattered soon learns to flatter himself.

Justice is indispensably and universally necessary, and what is necessary must always be limited, uniform, and distinct

Babies do not want to hear about babies; they like to be told of giants and castles.

I am sorry I have not learnt to play at cards. It is very useful in life: it generates kindness, and consolidates society.