Creditors have better memories than debtors.

Since thou are not sure of a minute, throw not away an hour.

Search others for their virtues, thyself for thy vices.

The problem with common sense is, it isn't.

Truth and sincerity have a certain distinguishing native lustre about them which cannot be perfectly counterfeited; they are like fire and flame, that cannot be painted.

Since I cannot govern my own tongue, though within my own teeth, how can I hope to govern the tongue of others?

Fatigue is the best pillow.