confidence

eloquence

is a plant of slow growth in an aged bosom.

Confidence is a plant of slow growth in an aged bosom.

Eloquence is in the assembly, not in the speaker.

is the argument of tyrants, it is the creed of slaves.

Necessity is the argument of tyrants, it is the creed of slaves.

is the plea for every infringement of human freedom.

is the plea for every infringement of human freedom. It is the argument of tyrants; it is the creed of slaves.

Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom. It is the argument of tyrants; it is the creed of slaves.

is apt to corrupt the minds of those who possess it.

Unlimited power is apt to corrupt the minds of those who possess it.

The press is like the air, a chartered libertine.