Laws are like spider's webs: If some poor weak creature comes up against them, it is caught; but a big one can break through and get away.

No more good must be attempted than the nation can bear

He that will sell his fame will also sell the public interest.

Laws are like spider's webs: If some poor weak creature comes up against them, it is caught; but a big one can break through and get away.

What thou seest, speak of with caution.

If through your vices you afflicted are, Lay not the blame of your distress on God; You made your rulers mighty, gave them guards, So now you groan 'neath slavery's heavy rod.

If all men were to bring their miseries together in one place, most would be glad to take each his own home again rather than take a portion out of the common stock.