A man ought to read just as inclination leads him, for what he reads as a task will do him little good.

We consider ourselves as defective in memory, either because we remember less than we desire, or less than we suppose others to remember.

We may take Fancy for a companion, but must follow Reason as our guide.

If a man could say nothing against a character but what he can prove, history could not be written.

To be happy at home is the ultimate result of all ambition.

He that wishes to see his country robbed of its rights cannot be a patriot.

God Himself, sir, does not propose to judge a man until his life is over. Why should you and I?