The good-humor of a man elated with success often displays itself towards enemies.

Shakespeare has had neither equal nor second.

I have long been convinced that institutions purely democratic must, sooner or later, destroy liberty or civilization, or both.

I don't mind your thinking slowly; I mind your publishing faster than you think.

The reluctant obedience of distant provinces generally costs more than it - The Territory is worth. Empires which branch out widely are often more flourishing for a little timely pruning.

Mere negation, mere Epicurean infidelity, as Lord Bacon most justly observes, has never disturbed the peace of the world. It furnishes no motive for action; it inspires no enthusiasm; it has no missionaries, no crusades, no martyrs.

The highest eulogy which can be pronounced on the Revolution of 1688 is this that this was our last Revolution.