The ravages of drink are greater than those of war pestilence and famine combined.

I was tenaciously opposed by the governor and deputy-governor of the Bank, who had seats in parliament, and I had the City for an antagonist on almost every occasion.

To be engaged in opposing wrong affords...but a slender guarantee for being right.

If Germany is to become a colonizing power, all I say is, God speed her! She becomes our ally and partner in the execution of the great purposes of Providence for the advantage of mankind.

Be inspired with the belief that life is a great and noble calling; not a mean and groveling thing that we are to shuffle through as we can, but an elevated and lofty destiny.

Nothing more surely cultivates and embellishes a man than association with refined and virtuous women.

The errors of former times are recorded for our instruction in order that we may avoid their repition.