What can be more clear and sound in explanation, than the love of a parent to his child?
William GodwinRevolution is engendered by an indignation with tyranny, yet is itself pregnant with tyranny.
William GodwinThe 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.
William GodwinOur judgment will always suspect those weapons that can be used with equal prospect of success on both sides.
William Godwin