Combinations of wickedness would overwhelm the world, by the advantage which licentious principles afford, did not those who have long practised perfidy grow faithless to each other.

He that will enjoy the brightness of sunshine, must quit the coolness of the shade.

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

Many falsehoods are passing into uncontradicted history.

Good breeding consists in having no particular mark of any profession, but a general elegance of manners.

He that has once concluded it lawful to resist power, when it wants merit, will soon find a want of merit, to justify his resistance to power.

The insolence of wealth will creep out.