What indeed is life, unless so far as it is enjoyed? It does not merit the name.

Duty is that mode of action on the part of the individual which constitutes the best possible application of his capacity to the general benefit.

One of the prerogatives by which man is eminently distinguished from all other living beings inhabiting this globe of earth, consists in the gift of reason.

The cause of justice is the cause of humanity. Its advocates should overflow with universal good will. We should love this cause, for it conduces to the general happiness of mankind.

The execution of any thing considerable implies in the first place previous persevering meditation.

The first duty of man is to take none of the principles of conduct upon trust; to do nothing without a clear and individual conviction that it is right to be done.

The great model of the affection of love in human beings is the sentiment which subsists between parents and children.