Be civil to all; serviceable to many; familiar with few; friend to one; enemy to none.

By playing at Chess then, we may learn: First: Foresight... Second: Circumspection... Third: Caution...And lastly, we learn by Chess the habit of not being discouraged by present bad appearances in the state of our affairs, the habit of hoping for a favorable chance, and that of persevering in the secrets of resources

We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid.

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

I made the greater progress, from that clearness of head and quicker apprehension which generally attend temperance in eating and drinking.

I have lived, Sir, a long time and the longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth -- that God governs in the affairs of men. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without his notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without his aid? We have been assured, Sir, in the sacred writings that "except the Lord build they labor in vain that build it." I firmly believe this; and I also believe that without his concurring aid we shall succeed in this political building no better than the Builders of Babel

Industry pays debts, while despair increases them.