This gave me occasion to observe, that when Men are employ'd they are best contented. For on the Days they work'd they were good-natur'd and chearful; and with the consciousness of having done a good Days work they spent the Evenings jollily; but on the idle Days they were mutinous and quarrelsome, finding fault with their Pork, the Bread, and in continual ill-humour. (Autobiography, 1771)

Trouble Springs From Idleness.

If you want something done, ask a busy person.

Those who would trade in their freedom for their protection deserve neither.

If you would be loved, love, and be loveable.

Marriage is the most natural state of man, and therefore the state in which one is most likely to find solid happiness.

Little leaks sink the ship.