No people can be great who have ceased to be virtuous.
He that accepts protection, stipulates obedience. We have always protected the Americans; we may therefore subject them to government.
I am willing to love all of mankind, except an American.
A coxcomb is ugly all over with the effectation of a fine gentleman.
I live in the crowd of jollity, not so much to enjoy company as to shun myself.
Of many, imagined blessings it may be doubted whether he that wants or possesses them had more reason to be satisfied with his lot.