When passion rules, she never rules wisely.
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.
Let thy maid servant be faithful, strong, and homely.
Reading makes a full man, meditation a profound man, discourse a clear man.
The pleasures of this world are rather from God's goodness than our own merit.
One today is worth two tomorrows.