Some laws, though unwritten, are more firmly established than all written laws.

How many discoveries are reserved for the ages to come when our memory shall be no more, for this world of ours contains matter for investigation for all generations.

The first step towards amendment is the recognition of error.

Freedom can't be bought for nothing. If you hold her precious, you must hold all else of little worth.

The intellect must not be kept at consistent tension, but diverted by pastimes.... The mind must have relaxation, and will rise stronger and keener after recreation.

The most miserable mortals are they that deliver themselves up to their palates, or to their lusts; the pleasure is short, and turns presently nauseous, and the end of it is either shame or repentance.

It is a rough road that leads to the heights of greatness.