Man must not check reason by tradition, but must check tradition by reason.

Whenever I hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried onhim personally.

Symanpathy is a supporting atmosphere, and in it we unfold easily and well

I hold it to be a proof of great prudence for men toabstain from threats and insulting words toward an enemy, for neither ...diminishes the strength of the enemy; but the one makes him more cautious,and the other increases his hatred of you and makes him

A gem is not polished without rubbing, nor is a man perfected without trials.

There is much more learning than knowing in the world.

Whenyou cannot make up your mind which of two evenly balanced courses of actionyou should take choose the bolder.

Speech is of time; silence is of eternity.

All faults may be forgiven of him who has perfect candour

We have, I fear, confused power with greatness.

Everything has it's beauty, but not every one sees it.

As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live.