I know no real worth but that tranquil firmness which seeks dangers by duty, and braves them without rashness.

To be vain of one's rank or place is to show that one is below it.

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

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

There are few defects in our nature so glaring as not to be veiled from observation by politeness and good-breeding.

None are rash when they are not seen by anybody.

I know no real worth but that tranquil firmness which seeks dangers by duty, and braves them without rashness.