My father's little library consisted chiefly of books in polemic divinity, most of which I read, and have since often regretted that, at a time when I had such a thirst for knowledge, more proper books had not fallen in my way since it was now resolved I should not be a clergyman.

If thou hast wit and learning, add to it wisdom and modesty.

Private property...is the creature of society and is subject to the calls of that society even to the last farthing.

Whenever we attempt to mend the scheme of Providence and to interfere in the Government of the world, we had need be very circumspect lest we do more harm than good.

Love and toothache have many cures, but none infallible, except possession and dispossession.

He's gone, and forgot nothing but to say farewell to his creditors

I look upon death to be as necessary to our constitution as sleep. We shall rise refreshed in the morning.