Blame-all and Praise-all are two blockheads.

I never turned to drink. It seemed to turn to me.

A slip of the foot you may soon recover, but a slip of the tongue you may never get over.

I was put to the grammar-school at eight years of age, my father intending to devote me, as the tithe of his sons, to the service of the Church.

It is a bad temper of mind that takes delight in opposition.

You will observe with concern how long a useful truth may be known, and exist, before it is generally received and practiced on.

The way to wealth depends on just two words, industry and frugality.