If the measures which have been pursued are approved by the majority, it is the duty of the minority to acquiesce and conform.

I have but one system of ethics for men and for nations - to be grateful, to be faithful to all engagements under all circumstances, to be open and generous, promoting in the long run even the interests of both

We generally learn languages for the benefit of reading the books written in them

Defend our liberties and fashion into one united people the multitudes brought hither out of many kindred and tongues.

Liberty is the great parent of science and of virtue; and a nation will be great in both in proportion as it is free.

While learning the language in France a young man's morals, health and fortune are more irresistibly endangered than in any country of the universe.

We sometimes from dreams pick up some hint worth improving by reflection.