I was not born for courts and great affairs, but I pay my debts, believe and say my prayers.

Strength of mind is exercise, not rest.

A patriot is a fool in ev'ry age.

Beauties in vain their pretty eyes may roll; charms strike the sight, but merit wins the soul.

Avoid Extremes; and shun the fault of such Who still are pleas'd too little or too much.

It is not so much the being exempt from faults, as having overcome them, that is an advantage to us.

Wit is the lowest form of humor.