The world dread nothing so much as being convinced of their errors.

Let a man's talents or virtues be what they may, he will only feel satisfaction in his society as he is satisfied in himself.

The imagination is of so delicate a texture that even words wound it.

In public speaking, we must appeal either to the prejudices of others, or to the love of truth and justice. If we think merely of displaying our own ability, we shall ruin every cause we undertake.

A situation in a public office is secure, but laborious and mechanical, and without the great springs of life, hope and fear.

There is nothing good to be had in the country, or if there is, they will not let you have it.

Vulgar prejudices are those which arise out of accident, ignorance, or authority; natural prejudices are those which arise out of the constitution of the human mind itself.