Of all the evil spirits abroad at this hour in the world, insincerity is the most dangerous. Votes: 11
Philosophy goes no further than probabilities, and in every assertion keeps a doubt in reserve. Votes: 2
Fear is the parent of cruelty. Votes: 0
Truth only smells sweet forever, and illusions, however innocent, are deadly as the canker worm. Votes: 0
To tell men that they cannot help themselves is to fling them into recklessness and despair. Votes: 0
Every one of us ... knows better than he practices, and recognizes a better law than he obeys. Votes: 0
I cannot think the disputes and jealousies of Heaven are tried and settled by the swords of earth. Votes: 0
Men are made by nature unequal. It is vain, therefore, to treat them as if they were equal. Votes: 0