The law is the last result of human wisdom acting upon human experience for the benefit of the public.

A coxcomb is ugly all over with the effectation of a fine gentleman.

No estimate is more in danger of erroneous calculations than those by which a man computes the force of his own genius.

We often need reminding even if we do not often need educating.

Men are generally idle, and ready to satisfy themselves, and intimidate the industry of others, by calling that impossible which is only difficult.

The morality of an action depends on the motive from which we act. If I fling half a crown to a beggar with intention to break his head and he picks it up and buy victuals with it, the physical effect is good. But with respect to me the action is very wrong.

We all live upon the hope of pleasing somebody, and the pleasure of pleasing ought to be greatest, and at last always will be greatest, when our endeavours are exerted in consequence of our duty.