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

I know that I can save this country and that no one else can.

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

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 is apt to corrupt the minds of those who possess it.

An eagerness and zeal for dispute on every subject, and with every one, shows great self-sufficiency, that never-failing sign of great self-ignorance.