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

The strong desire for success is the best indication that you can achieve success.

Can princes born in palaces be sensible of the misery of those who dwell in cottages?

The earliest desire of succeeding is almost always a prognostic of success.

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

Where religion speaks, reason has only a right to hear.

In all sorts of government man is made to believe himself free, and to be in chains.