As to precedents, to be sure they will increase in course of time; but the more precedents there are, the less occasion is there for law; that is to say, the less occasion is there for investigating principles.

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.

The wise man applauds he who he thinks most virtuous; the rest of the world applauds the wealthy.

It seems to be remarkable that death increases our veneration for the good, and extenuates our hatred for the bad.

One of the aged greatest miseries is that they cannot easily find a companion able to share the memories of the past.

It is commonly observed, that when two Englishmen meet, their first talk is of the weather; they are in haste to tell each other, what each must already know, that it is hot or cold, bright or cloudy, windy or calm.

Labor's face is wrinkled with the wind, and swarthy with the sun.