There is a certain degree of temptation which will overcome any virtue. Now, in so far as you approach temptation to a man, you do him an injury; and, if he is overcome, you share his guilt.

Great abilities are not requisite for an Historian; for in historical composition, all the greatest powers of the human mind are quiescent.

That kind of life is most happy which affords us most opportunities of gaining our own esteem.

Reason and truth will prevail at last

As pride sometimes is hid under humility, idleness if often covered by turbulence and hurry.

It is better to suffer wrong than to do it.

No man hates him at whom he can laugh.