We have been assured, Sir, in the Sacred Writings, that 'except the Lord build the House, they labor in vain that build it' I firmly believe this; by our partial local interests; our projects will be confounded, and we ourselves shall become a reproach and a by word down to future ages.

He that scatters thorns, let him not go barefoot.

It's better to swim in the sea below Than to swing in the air and feed the crow, Says jolly Ned Teach of Bristol.

To cease to think creatively is to cease to live

Be in general virtuous, and you will be happy.

Never leave that till tomorrow which you can do today.

There are three faithful friends - an old wife, an old dog, and ready money.