The expected always happens
Knowledge must be gained by ourselves. Mankind may supply us with facts; but the results, even if they agree with previous ones, must be the work of our own minds.
Fame has eagle wings, and yet she mounts not so high as man's desires.
Sweet is the voice of a sister in the season of sorrow.
Our domestic affections are the most salutary basis of all good government.
A good eater must be a good man; for a good eater must have a good digestion, and a good digestion depends upon a good conscience.