“We enact many laws that manufacture criminals and then a few that punish them.”

“Dwell upon the brightest parts in every prospect... and strive to be pleased with the present circumstances.”

“We enact many laws that manufacture criminals and then a few that punish them.”

“The point... is to dwell upon the brightest parts in every prospect to call off the thoughts when turning upon disagreeable objects and strive to be pleased with the present circumstances.”