In general those parents have the most reverence who most deserve it; for he that lives well cannot be despised.
Samuel JohnsonHe that accepts protection, stipulates obedience. We have always protected the Americans; we may therefore subject them to government.
Samuel JohnsonThey that have grown old in a single state are generally found to be morose, fretful and captious; tenacious of their own practices and maxims; soon offended by contradiction or negligence; and impatient of any association but with those that will watch their nod, and submit themselves to unlimited authority.
Samuel Johnson