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.

Disdain the chain, preserve your freedom; and maintain your independency: be industrious and free; be frugal and free.

Would thou confound thy enemy, be good thyself.

The US Constitution only guarantees your rights as a citizen, it doesn't guarantee happiness. It may take work, but if you have your rights, happiness is very possible.

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

Experience keeps a dear school, but fools will learn in no other.

Wish not so much to live long as to live well.