There are odious virtues; such as inflexible severity, and an integrity that accepts of no favor.
Crime, once exposed, has no refuge but in audacity.
Formerly we suffered from crimes; now we suffer from laws.
An eminent reputation is as dangerous as a bad one.
Remedies are more tardy in their operation than diseases.
The principal office of history I take to be this: to prevent virtuous actions from being forgotten, and that evil words and deeds should fear an infamous reputation with posterity.