Language is the armory of the human mind, and at once contains the trophies of its past and the weapons of its future conquests.

The three great ends which a statesman ought to propose to himself in the government of a nation, are one, Security to possessors two, facility to acquirers and three, hope to all.

I have seen great intolerance shown in support of tolerance.

The happiness of life is made up of minute fractions - the little, soon forgotten charities of a kiss or a smile, a kind look or heartfelt compliment.

He is the best physician who is the most ingenious inspirer of hope.