Attention to a subject depends upon our interest in it.

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

Most controversies would soon be ended, if those engaged in them would first accurately define their terms, and then adhere to their definitions.

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

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.

To murder character is as truly a crime as to murder the body: the tongue of the slanderer is brother to the dagger of the assassin

True art is reverent imitation of God.