Unlimited power corrupts the possessor and this I know, that, where law ends, there tyranny begins.

An eagerness and zeal for dispute on every subject, and with every one, shows great self-sufficiency, that never-failing sign of great self-ignorance.

Theoretical principals must sometimes give way for the sake of practical advantages.

Unlimited power is apt to corrupt the minds of those who possess it.

The little I know of it has not served to raise my opinion of what is vulgarly called the Monied Interest I mean, that blood-sucker, that muckworm, that calls itself the friend of government.

The atrocious crime of being a young man . . . I shall neither attempt to palliate nor deny.

Concession comes with better grace and more salutary effect from superior power.

I know that I can save this country and that no one else can.

The poorest man may in his cottage bid defiance to all the forces of the Сrown. It may be frail - its roof may shake - the wind may blow through it - the storm may enter - the rain may enter - but the King of England cannot enter.

Bowing, ceremonious, formal compliments, stiff civilities, will never be politeness that must be easy, natural, unstudied and what will give this but a mind benevolent and attentive to exert that amiable disposition in trifles to all you converse and live with?

Where laws end, tyranny begins.

I would have it inscribed on the curtains of your bed and the walls of your chamber: If you do not rise early you can make progress in nothing.