When a benevolent mind contemplates the republic of Lycurgus, its admiration is mixed with a degree of horror.
“The great charm and comfort of the system is, that its affects are palpable within a week of trial, which creates a natural stimulus to persevere for few weeks more, when the fact becomes established beyond question.”
“An ungrateful man is like a hog under a tree eating acorns, but never looking up to see where they come from.”