Many of our disappointments and much of our unhappiness arise from our forming false notions of things and persons.

A patriot without religion in my estimation is as great a paradox as an honest Man without the fear of God. Is it possible that he whom no moral obligations bind, can have any real Good Will towards Men?

Do not put such unlimited power into the hands of husbands. Remember all men would be tyrants if they could.

Great necessities call out great virtues.

I feel anxious for the fate of our monarchy, or democracy, or whatever is to take place. I soon get lost in a labyrinth of perplexities; but, whatever occurs, may justice and righteousness be the stability of our times, and order arise out of confusion. Great difficulties may be surmounted by patience and perseverance.

Its never to late to get back on your feet though we wont live forever make sure you accomplish what you were put here for

Great learning and superior abilities...will be of little value and small estimation unless virtue, honor, truth, and integrity are added to them.