He that displays too often his wife and his wallet is in danger of having both of them borrowed.

The ordaining of laws in favor of one part of the nation, to the prejudice and oppression of another, is certainly the most erroneous and mistaken policy. An equal dispensation of protection, rights, privileges, and advantages, is what every part is entitled to, and ought to enjoy.

All human situations have their inconveniences. We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future; and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment, and frequently for the worse.

You have two choices, write about something of significance or do something someone wants to write about.

Little strokes fell great oaks.

Pity and forbearance should characterize all acts of justice.

There are three faithful friends - an old wife, an old dog, and ready money.