There is no wisdom in useless and hopeless sorrow.

To prevent evil is the great end of government, the end for which vigilance and severity are properly employed.

Of him that hopes to be forgiven it is indispensably required that he forgive. It is, therefore, superfluous to urge any other motive. On this great duty eternity is suspended, and to him that refuses to practise it, the throne of mercy is inaccessible, and the Saviour of the world has been born in vain.

Truth, such as is necessary to the reputation of life, is always found where it is honestly sought.

In the bottle discontent seeks for comfort, cowardice for courage, and bashfulness for confidence.

The blaze of reputation cannot be blown out, but it often dies in the socket; a very few names may be considered as perpetual lamps that shine unconsumed.

Every other enjoyment malice may destroy; every other panegyric envy may withhold; but no human power can deprive the boaster of his own encomiums.