It is hardly possible to suspect another without having in one's self the seeds of baseness the party is accused of.

The Word of God proves the truth of religion; the corruption of man, its necessity; government, its advantages.

Reason shows us our duty; he who can make us love our duty is more powerful than reason itself.

It is hardly possible to suspect another without having in one's self the seeds of baseness the party is accused of.

There are few persons of greater worth than their reputation; but how many are there whose worth is far short of their reputation!

Some like to understand what they believe in. Others like to believe in what they understand.

I believe, indeed, that it is more laudable to suffer great misfortunes than to do great things.