A full Belly is the Mother of all Evil.
At twenty years of age the will reigns; at thirty, the wit; and at forty, the judgment.
By improving yourself, the world is made better. Be not afraid of growing too slowly. Be afraid only of standing still.
It would be thought a hard government that should tax its people one tenth part.
Beware of little expenses. A small leak will sink a great ship.
It is a bad temper of mind that takes delight in opposition.