A Whig is properly what is called a Trimmer - that is, a coward to both sides of the question, who dare not be a knave nor an honest man, but is a sort of whiffing, shuffling, cunning, silly, contemptible, unmeaning negation of the two.

We must be doing something to be happy.

Fashion is gentility running away from vulgarity and afraid of being overtaken

Principle is a passion for truth.

Poverty, when it is voluntary, is never despicable, but takes an heroical aspect.

One of the pleasantest things in the world is going on a journey; I can enjoy society in a room; but out of doors, nature is company enough for me. I am then never less alone than when alone.

It is hard for any one to be an honest politician who is not born and bred a Dissenter.