None Are Fit Judges Of Greatness But

When The Cup Of Any Sensual Pleasure Is Drained To The Bottom, There Is Always Poison In The Dregs.

We All Know That A Lie Needs No Other Grounds, Than The Invention Of The Liar; And To Take For Granted As Truth, All That Is Alleged Against The Fame Of Others, Is A Species Of Credulity, That Men Would Blush At On Any Other Subject.

Virtue Is Despotic; Life, Reputation, Every Earthly Good, Must Be Surrendered At Her Voice. The Law May Seem Hard, But It Is The Guardian Of What It Commands; And Is The Only Sure Defence Of Happiness.

A Generous Spirit Is As Eloquent In Acknowledging Benefits As It Is Bounteous In Bestowing Them.

Dr. Johnson Has Said That The Chief Glory Of A Country Arises From Its Authors. But Then That Is Only As They Are Oracles Of Wisdom; Unless They Teach Virtue, They Are More Worthy Of A Halter Than Of The Laurel.