Don't go to the doctor with every distemper, nor to the lawyer with every quarrel, nor to the pot for every thirst.

Keep conscience clear, then never fear.

Often I sit up in my room reading the greatest part of the night, when the book was borrowed in the evening and to be returned early in the morning, lest it should be missed or wanted.

Forewarn'd, forearm'd.

You will discover 3 trustworthy mates, an aged wife, an aged canine, and ready dollars.

By the word simplicity, is not always meant folly or ignorance; but often, pure and upright Nature, free from artifice, craft or deceitful ornament.

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.