A fat kitchin, a lean Will.
The securest place is a prison cell, but there is no liberty
Those who govern, having much business on their hands, do not generally like to take the trouble of considering and carrying into execution new projects. The best public measures are therefore seldom adopted from previous wisdom, but forced by the occasion.
Neglect mending a small fault and 'twill soon be a great one.
He's a fool who cannot conceal his wisdom.
It is observable that God has often called men to places of dignity and honor when they have been busy in the honest employment of their vocation.