As any custom is disused, the words that expressed it must perish with it; as any opinion grows popular, it will innovate speech in the same proportion as it alters practice.

The power, indeed, of every individual is small, and the consequence of his endeavours imperceptible, in a general prospect of the world. Providence has given no man ability to do much, that something might be left for every man to do. The business of life is carried on by a general co-operation; in which the part of any single man can be no more distinguished, than the effect of a particular drop when the meadows are floated by a summer shower: yet every drop increases the inundation, and every hand adds to the happiness or misery of mankind.

No one will persist long in helping someone who will not help themselves.

Power is not sufficient evidence of truth.

The equity of Providence has balanced peculiar sufferings with peculiar enjoyments.

I have found men to be more kind than I expected, and less just.

He that will enjoy the brightness of sunshine, must quit the coolness of the shade.