Sir, as a man advances in life, he gets what is better than admiration, - judgement, to estimate things at their true value.

He who would bring home the wealth of the Indies must carry the wealth of the Indies with him.

Every government is perpetually degenerating towards corruption, from which it must be rescued at certain periods by the resuscitation of its first principles, and the re-establishment of its original constitution.

Hunger is never delicate; they who are seldom gorged to the full with praise may be safely fed with gross compliments, for the appetite must be satisfied before it is disgusted.

Politeness is fictitious benevolence.

What is written without effort is in general read without pleasure.

My dear friend, clear your mind of can't.