All truth is precious, if not all divine; and what dilates the powers must needs refine.

Some write a narrative of wars and feats, Of heroes little known, and call the rant A history.

Events of all sorts creep or fly exactly as God pleases.

God forbid that Judges upon their oath should make resolutions to enlarge jurisdiction.

Strange as it may seem, the most ludicrous lines I ever wrote have been written in the saddest mood.

Remorse begets reform.

Knowledge is proud that it knows so much; wisdom is humble that it knows no more.