It is only luxury and avarice that make poverty grievous to us; for it is a very small matter that does our business, and when we have provided against cold, hunger, and thirst, all the rest is but vanity and excess.

A benefit consists not in what is done or given, but in the intention of the giver or doer.

There is as much greatness of mind in acknowledging a good turn, as in doing it.

Concealed anger is to be feared; but hatred openly manifested destroys its chance of revenge.

We have been born under a monarchy; to obey God is freedom.

No crime has been without a precedent.

Shall I tell you what philosophy holds out to humanity? Counsel...You are called in to help the unhappy.