Most people dislike vanity in others, whatever share they have of it themselves; but I give it fair quarter, wherever I meet with it, being persuaded that it is often productive of good to the possessor, and to others who are within his sphere of action: and therefore, in many cases, it would not be altogether absurd if a man were to thank God for his vanity among the other comforts of life.

Wine makes daily living easier, less hurried with fewer tensions and more tolerance.

Be slow in choosing a friend, slower in changing.

If you give up your freedom for safety, you don't deserve either one

It is easier to build two chimneys than to keep one in fuel.

I would rather have it said, 'He lived usefully,' than, 'He died rich.'

If everyone is thinking alike, then no one is thinking.