The longer I live the more convinced I become that God governs in the affairs of men. And have we now forgotten that powerful friend? Or do we imagine we no longer need His assistance.

You have on hand those things that you need if you have but the wit and wisdom to use them.

1) Temperance... drink not to elevation. (2) Silence... avoid trifling conversations. (3) Order: Let all your things have their places... (4) Resolution... perform without fail what you resolve. (5) Frugality... i.e. waste nothing. (6) Industry: Lose no time; be always employ'd... (7) Sincerity: Use no hurtful deceit; think innocently... (8) Justice: Wrong none by doing injuries... (9) Moderation: Avoid extremes; forbear resenting... (10) Cleanliness: Tolerate no uncleanliness in body... (11) Tranquility: Be not disturbed at trifles... (12) Chastity (13) Humility : Imitate Jesus.

Vice knows [its] ugly, so [it] puts on [a] mask.

Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are.

Tricks and treachery are the practice of fools, that don't have brains enough to be honest.

He who would trade liberty for some temporary security, deserves neither liberty nor security.