Wherever desirable superfluities are imported, industry is excited, and thereby plenty is produced. Were only necessaries permitted to be purchased, men would work no more than was necessary for that purpose.

The problem with doing nothing is not knowing when you're finished.

How many observe Christ's birthday! How few, His precepts!

Here is my Creed. I believe in one God, the Creator of the Universe. That He governs it by His Providence. That He ought to be worshipped.

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

There are more old drunkards than old doctors.

Never take a wife till thou hast a house (and a fire) to put her in.