The better part of one's life consists of his friendships.

A long visit to a friend is often a great bore. Never make people twice glad.

In regard to this Great Book, I have but to say, it is the best gift God has given to man.

We better know there is a fire whence we see much smoke rising than we could know it by one or two witnesses swearing to it. The witnesses may commit perjury, but the smoke cannot.

When you have got a ticket to send, and you're not a top costumer, it's best not to waste your time.

I wish all men to be free. I wish the material prosperity of the already free which I feel sure the extinction of slavery would bring.

The power confided in me will be used to hold, occupy and possess the property and places belonging to the government, and to collect the duties and imposts.