Slavery is also as ancient as war, and war as human nature.

He shines in the second rank, who is eclipsed in the first.

Divorce is probably of nearly the same date as marriage. I believe, however, that marriage is some weeks the more ancient.

The man visited by ecstasies and visions, who takes dreams for realities is an enthusiast; the man who supports his madness with murder is a fanatic.

Men use thought only as authority for their injustice, and employ speech only to conceal their thoughts.

When truth is evident, it is impossible for parties and factions to rise. There never has been a dispute as to whether there is daylight at noon.

It has taken seas of blood to drown the idol of despotism, but the English do not think they bought their laws too dearly.