One good husband is worth two good wives, for the scarcer things are, the more they are valued.

The doorstep to the temple of wisdom is a knowledge of our own ignorance.

But the eyes of other people are the eyes that ruin us. If all but myself were blind, I should want neither fine clothes, fine houses nor fine furniture.

I believe there is one Supreme most perfect being.

I therefore beg leave to move that henceforth prayers imploring the assistance of Heaven, and its blessing on our deliberations, be held in this Assembly every morning.

By improving yourself, the world is made better. Be not afraid of growing too slowly. Be afraid only of standing still.

Three may keep a secret, if two of them are dead.