Circumstances give in reality to every political principle its distinguishing color and discriminating effect. The circumstances are what render every civil and political scheme beneficial or noxious to mankind.
Mere parsimony is not economy. Expense, and great expense, may be an essential part in true economy.
Under the pressure of the cares and sorrows of our mortal condition, men have at all times, and in all countries, called in some physical aid to their moral consolations - wine, beer, opium, brandy, or tobacco.
Tyrants seldom want pretexts.
All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent.
Toleration is good for all, or it is good for none.