Even the bravest men are frightened by sudden terrors.
It is more reverent to believe in the works of the Deity than to comprehend them.
The sciences throw an inexpressible grace over our compositions, even where they are not immediately concerned; as their effects are discernible where we least expect to find them.
Liberty is given by nature even to mute animals.
Reason and judgment are the qualities of a leader.
Benefits received are a delight to us as long as we think we can requite them; when that possibility is far exceeded, they are repaid with hatred instead of gratitude.