I had laid it down as a law for my conduct while in office, and hitherto scrupulously observed, to accept of no present beyond a book, a pamphlet, or other curiosity of minor value; as well to avoid imputation on my motives of action, as to shut out
Malice will always find bad motives for good actions. - Shall we therefore never do good?
There is no act, however virtuous, for which ingenuity may not find some bad motive.