There are many roads to success, but only one sure road to failure; and that is to try to please everyone else.

If this lady is pleased to spend her days with Franklin, he would be just as pleased to spend his nights with her.

Be in general virtuous, and you will be happy. At least, you will by such conduct, stand the best chance for such consequences.

As to Jesus of Nazareth, my opinion of whom you particularly desire, I think the system of Morals and his Religion, as he left them to us, the best the World ever saw or is likely to see; but I apprehend it has received various corrupting Changes; and I have, with most of the present Dissenters in England, some doubts as to his divinity.

The most exquisite folly is made of wisdom spun too fine.

Wine is constant proof that God loves us and loves to see us happy.

When the well is dry, we know the worth of water.