Men of integrity are generally pretty obstinate, in adhering to an opinion once adopted.

I defy you to agitate any fellow with a full stomach.

Without bread all is misery.

I set out as a sort of self-dependent politician. My opinions were my own. I dashed at all prejudices. I scorned to follow anybodyin matter of opinion.... All were, therefore, offended at my presumption, as they deemed it.

Please your eye and plague your heart.

You may twist the word freedom as long as you please, but at last it comes to quiet enjoyment of your own property, or it comes to nothing. Why do men want any of those things that are called political rights and privileges? Why do they, for instance, want to vote at elections for members of parliament? Oh! Because they shall then have an influence over the conduct of those members. And of what use is that? Oh! Then they will prevent the members from doing wrong.

Never esteem men on account of their riches or their station. Respect goodness, find it where you may.