Evil, as evil, can never be chosen; and though evil is often the effect of our own choice, yet we never desire it but under the appearance of an imaginary good.

By heaven we understand a state of happiness infinite in degree, and endless in duration.

It is therefore wish'd that all commerce were as free between all the nations of the world as it is between the several counties of England.

Eat few suppers, and you'll need few medicines.

Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are.

Plough deep while sluggards sleep.

Where security exists, liberty and opportunity do not.