What can be more clear and sound in explanation, than the love of a parent to his child?

The wise man is satisfied with nothing.

It is absurd to expect the inclinations and wishes of two human beings to coincide, through any long period of time. To oblige them to act and live together is to subject them to some inevitable potion of thwarting, bickering, and unhappiness.

Power is not happiness. Security and peace are more to be desired than a name at which nations tremble.

Every man has a certain sphere of discretion which he has a right to expect shall not be infringed by his neighbours. This right flows from the very nature of man.

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.

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