Unlimited power corrupts the possessor; and this I know, that, where law ends, there tyranny begins.

Theoretical principals must sometimes give way for the sake of practical advantages.

Bowing, ceremonious, formal compliments, stiff civilities, will never be politeness; that must be easy, natural, unstudied; and what will give this but a mind benevolent and attentive to exert that amiable disposition in trifles to all you converse and live with?

Where laws end, tyranny begins.

I would have it inscribed on the curtains of your bed and the walls of your chamber: "If you do not rise early you can make progress in nothing."

The poorest man may in his cottage bid defiance to all the forces of the Сrown. It may be frail - its roof may shake - the wind may blow through it - the storm may enter - the rain may enter - but the King of England cannot enter.

Unlimited power corrupts the possessor; and this I know, that, where law ends, there tyranny begins.