Even a happy life cannot be without a measure of darkness$$$ and the word happy would lose its meaning if it were not balanced by sadness.
Only a battle lost is sadder than a battle won.
There is one rule$$$ above all others$$$ for being a man: Whatever comes$$$ face it on your feet.
Do not be afraid. Do not be satisfied with mediocrity. Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.
The measure of society is how it treats the weakest members.
All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent.
I am certainly not an advocate for frequent and untried changes in laws and constitutions... But I know also that laws and constitutions must go hand in hand with the progress of the human mind.....
The whole art of government consists in the art of being honest. Only aim to do your duty$$$ and mankind will give you credit where you fail.
An honest man can feel no pleasure in the exercise of power over his fellow citizens.
Be polite to all$$$ but intimate with few.