Who are to be the objects of popular choice? Every citizen whose merit may recommend him to the esteem and confidence of his country.

The highest in God’s esteem are the lowest in their own

Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives every thing its value. Heaven knows how to put a proper price upon its goods; and it would be strange indeed if so celestial an article as FREEDOM should not be highly rated

What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives every thing its value. Heaven knows how to put a proper price upon its goods; and it would be strange indeed if so celestial an article as freedom should not be highly rated

That which we obtain too easily, we esteem too lightly.

What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; it is dearness only that gives everything its value

Heavenly Father — take to thee The supreme iniquity Fashioned by thy candid Hand In a moment contraband — Though to trust us — seem to us More respectful — We esteem Thy Esteem of us, so vast, So incomprehensible, We touch the fingertips of Faith To an option so precise — The vasty distance magnifies T’other side the gulf of thee — Tho’ the Gulf be not so wide — That would be easier to span — We are used to Wandering Somewhat — Yet with Thee A little further on —

The honest work of yesterday has lost its social status, its social esteem.

Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all.

Associate yourself with Men of good Quality if you Esteem your own Reputation; for it is better to be alone than in bad Company.