Death is the wish of some, the relief of many, and the end of all. It sets the slave at liberty, carries the banished man home, and places all mortals on the same level, insomuch that life itself were a punishment without it.

It is proof of a bad cause when it is applauded by the mob.

There is no evil that does not promise inducements. Avarice promises money; luxury, a varied assortment of pleasures; ambition, a purple robe and applause. Vices tempt you by the rewards they offer.

Ignorance is the cause of fear.

An unpopular rule is never long maintained.

While crime is punished it yet increases.

What was hard to suffer is sweet to remember.