A true friend unbosoms freely, advises justly, assists readily, adventures boldly, takes all patiently, defends courageously, and continues a friend unchangeably

Speak properly, and in as few words as you can, but always plainly; for the end of speech is not ostentation, but to be understood.

A good end cannot sanctify evil means; nor must we ever do evil that good may come of it.

I expect to pass through life but once. If therefore there be any kindness I can show…let me do it now.

Let the people think they govern and they will be governed

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

Time is what we want most,but what we use worst.

In all debates, let truth be thy aim, not victory, or an unjust interest.

They that love beyond the world cannot be separated by it. Death cannot kill what never dies. Nor can spirits ever be divided, that love and live in the same divine principle, the root and...

Death is but crossing the world, as friends do the seas; they live in one another still. For they must needs be present, that love and live in that which is omnipresent. In this divine...