Passion For Fame: A Passion Which Is

All Human Laws Are, Properly Speaking, Only Declaratory; They May Alter The Mode And Application, But Have No Power Over The Substance Of Original Justice.

The Concessions Of The Weak Are The Concessions Of Fear.

Man Acts From Adequate Motives Relative To His Interest, And Not On Metaphysical Speculations.

He That Accuses All Mankind Of Corruption Ought To Remember That He Is Sure To Convict Only One.

The Perfection Of Conversation Is Not To Play A Regular Sonata, But, Like The Aeolian Harp, To Await The Inspiration Of The Passing Breeze.