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

Acquire Riches by Industry and Frugality.

Anger and folly walk cheeck by jowl.

He that blows the coals in quarrels that he has nothing to do with, has no right to complain if the sparks fly in his face. - Ben Franklin

Annual giving is the custom of making a gift-a-year to an institution in which one has faith.

Three may keep a secret, if two of them are dead.

A true friend is the greatest possesion.