Grievances cannot be redressed until they are known; and they cannot be known but through complaints and petitions. If these are deemed affronts, and the messengers punished as offenders, who will henceforth send petitions? And who will deliver them? Wise governments encouraged the airing of grievances, even those that were lightly founded Foolish governments did the opposite - to their peril. Where complaining is a crime, hope becomes despair.

Whoever shall introduce into public affairs the principles of primitive Christianity will change the face of the world.

I am about courting a girl I have had but little acquaintance with. How shall I come to a knowledge of her faults, and whether she has the virtues I imagine she has? Answer. Commend her among her female acquaintances.

None are deceived but they that confide.

Some make Conscience of wearing a Hat in the Church, who make none of robbing the Altar.

Instead of cursing the darkness, light a candle.

A nod from a lord is a breakfast for a fool.