"The effect of liberty to individuals is that they may do what they please: we ought to see what it w..." — Edmund Burke

There is but one law for all, namely that law which governs all law, the law of our Creator, the law of humanity, justice, equity - the law of nature and of nations.

Society can overlook murder, adultery or swindling; it never forgives preaching of a new gospel.

Tyrants seldom want pretexts.

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.