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It is one of the finest problems in legislation, what the state ought to take upon itself to direct and what it ought to leave, with as little interference as possible, to individual discretion.



Some degree of novelty must be one of the materials in almost every instrument which works upon the mind; and curiosity blends itself, more or less, with all our pleasures.



You had that action and counteraction which, in the natural and in the political world, from the reciprocal struggle of discordant powers draws out the harmony of the universe.



Justice is itself the great standing policy of civil society; and any eminent departure from it, under any circumstances, lies under the suspicion of being no policy at all.



A populace never rebels from passion for attack, but from impatience of suffering.



I know that many have been taught to think that moderation, in a case like this, is a sort of treason.



The cold neutrality of an impartial judge.



Some decent regulated pre-eminence, some preference (not exclusive appropriation) given to birth, is neither unnatural, nor unjust, nor impolite.



The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.



A spirit of innovation is generally the result of a selfish temper and confined views. People will not look forward to posterity, who never look backward to their ancestors.



It is, generally, in the season of prosperity that men discover their real temper, principles, and designs.



It is the interest of the commercial world that wealth should be found everywhere.



Hypocrisy can afford to be magnificent in its promises, for never intending to go beyond promise, it costs nothing.



When the leaders choose to make themselves bidders at an auction of popularity, their talents, in the construction of the state, will be of no service. They will become flatterers instead of legislators; the instruments, not the guides, of the people.



Adversity is a severe instructor, set over us by one who knows us better than we do ourselves, as he loves us better too. He that wrestles with us strengthens our nerves and sharpens our skill.








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