The first mistake in public business is the going into it.
A man separated from his reflective belt is no man at all.
From a child I was fond of reading, and all the little money that came into my hands was ever laid out in books.
The sun of liberty is set; you must light up the candle of industry and economy.
He who will not be counseled cannot be helped.
Pride is said to be the last vice the good man gets clear of.