Those who give up liberty for the sake of security, deserve neither liberty nor security.

It is very hard to dislike someone you have helped

Righteousness, or justice, is, undoubtedly of all the virtues, the surest foundation on which to create and establish a new state. But there are two nobler virtues, industry and frugality, which tend more to increase the wealth, power and grandeur of the community, than all the others without them.

Little boats should keep near shore

Philosophy as well as foppery often changes fashion.

Women and wine, game and deceit, make the wealth small, and the want great

A fine genius in his own country is like gold in the mine.