If things are going well, religion and legislation are beneficial; if not, they are of no avail.
A half truth is the worst of all lies,because it can be defended in partiality.
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.
No man is happy; he is at best fortunate.
I grow old, ever learning many things.
No more good must be attempted than the nation can bear