He who is in love with himself has no rivals.

Carelessness does more harm than a want of knowledge.

Let every one ascertain his special business and calling, and then stick to it if he wants to be successful.

No man ought to own more property than needed for his livelihood; the rest, by right, belonged to the state.

Three things are men most likely to be cheated in, a horse, a wig, and a wife.

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

O powerful goodness! Bountiful Father! Merciful Guide! Increase in me that wisdom which discovers my truest interest. Strengthen my resolution to perform what that wisdom dictates. Accept my kind offices to thy other children as the only return in my power for thy continual favours to me.