To get the bad customs of a country changed and new ones, though better, introduced, it is necessary first to remove the prejudices of the people, enlighten their ignorance, and convince them that their interests will be promoted by the proposed changes; and this is not the work of a day.

I am about courting a girl I have had but little acquaintance with. How shall I come to a knowledge of her faults, and whether she has the virtues I imagine she has? Answer. Commend her among her female acquaintances.

Those who are content have enough; those that complain, have too much.

We must hang together, gentlemen...else, we shall most assuredly hang separately.

Force shites upon Reason's Back.

A great empire, like a great cake, is most easily diminished at the edges.

In success be moderate. Humility makes great men twice honourable.