If anyone should doubt whether the electrical matter passes through the substance of bodies, or only over along their surfaces, a shock from an electrified large glass jar, taken through his own body, will probably convince him.

Blessed is he that expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed. expect nothing - get nothing! but expect something - get something!!

The foundation of all happiness in thinking rightly.

A learned blockhead is a greater blockhead than an ignorant one.

Glass, China, and Reputation, are easily cracked, and never well mended.

Behold the rain which descends from heaven upon our vineyards; there it enters the roots of the vines, to be changed into wine; a constant proof that God loves us, and loves to see us happy.

Take counsel in wine, but resolve afterwards in water.