Who is wise? He that learns from everyone. Who is powerful? He that governs his passions. Who is rich? He that is content. Who is that? Nobody.

Chess is so interesting in itself, as not to need the view of gain to induce engaging in it; and thence it is never played for money

Pride that dines on vanity, sups on contempt.

That it is better 100 guilty Persons should escape than that one innocent Person should suffer, is a Maxim that has been long and generally approved.

When Wine enters, out goes the Truth.

Do you love truth for truth's sake, and will you endeavor impartially to find and receive it yourself, and communicate it to others?

The absent are never without fault. Nor the present without excuse.