Reading makes a full man, meditation a profound man, discourse a clear man.

Life is rather a state of embryo, a preparation for life; a man is not completely born till he has passed through death.

A wise man will desire no more than what he may get justly, use soberly, distribute cheerfully, and leave contently.

Conceiving God to be the fountain of wisdom, I thought it right and necessary to solicit his assistance for obtaining it.

Getting it done is my reward.

Genius is nothing but a greater aptitude for patience.

Fear God, and your enemies will fear you.