"He that accuses all mankind of corruption ought to remember that he is sure to convict only one."

"People will not look forward to posterity who never look backward to their ancestors."

"The character of the people is the only standard to which the laws can be referred."

"No man can be a good citizen who is not a good son, a good brother, a good husband, or a good father."

"If we command our wealth, we shall be rich and free; if our wealth commands us, we are poor indeed."