If thou wouldn't conquer thy weakness thou must not gratify it.

Justice is the insurance which we have on our lives and property. Obedience is the premium which we pay for it.

There can be no friendship where there is no freedom. Friendship loves a free air, and will not be fenced up in straight and narrow enclosures.

Friendship is the union of spirits.

O Lord, help me not to despise or oppose what I do not understand.

If thy debtor be honest and capable, thou hast thy money again, if not with increase, with praise; if he prove insolvent, don't ruin him to get that which it will not ruin thee to lose, for thou art but a steward.

Peace can only be secured by justice; never by force of arms.