Human happiness comes not from infrequent pieces of good fortune, but from the small improvements to daily life.
Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.
Reading was the only amusement I allowed myself
In rivers and bad governments the lightest things swim at top.
If you would keep your secret from an enemy, tell it not to a friend.
Take heed of the Vinegar of sweet Wine, and the Anger of Good-nature.