He that is possessed with a prejudice is possessed with a devil.

Nature hath nothing made so base, but can read some instruction to the wisest man.

Right actions for the future are the best apologies for wrong ones in the past - the best evidence of regret for them that we can offer, or the world receive.

Between two evils, choose neither; between two goods, choose both.

Credulity is belief in slight evidence, with no evidence, or against evidence.

No true civilization can be expected permanently to continue which is not based on the great principles of Christianity.

Where duty is plain delay is both foolish and hazardous; where it is not, delay may be both wisdom and safety.