To inquisitive minds like yours and mine the reflection that the quantity of human knowledge bears no proportion to the quantity of human ignorance must be in one view rather pleasing, viz., that though we are to live forever we may be continually amused and delighted with learning something new.

The way to secure peace is to be prepared for war. They that are on their guard, and appear ready to receive their adversaries, are in much less danger of being attacked, than the supine, secure, and negligent.

It is the religion of ignorance that tyranny begins.

Serving God is doing good to man, but praying is thought an easier service and therefore more generally chosen.

In short, the way to wealth, if you desire it, is as plain as the way to market. It depends chiefly on two works, industry and frugality.

Freedom is not a gift bestowed upon us by other men, but a right that belongs to us by the laws of God and nature.

Don't judge men's wealth or godliness by their Sunday appearance.