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.

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

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

Concession comes with better grace and more salutary effect from superior power.

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?

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

Where laws end, tyranny begins.