Let our Fathers and Grandfathers be valued for their Goodness, ourselves for our own.

In America, they do not inquire of a stranger, "What is he?" but, "What can he do?"

He that is of the opinion money will do everything may well be suspected of doing everything for money.

Tis against some mens principle to pay interest, and seems against others interest to pay the principle.

The best investment is in the tools of one's own trade.

Nor is it of much Importance to us to know the Manner in which Nature executes her laws; 'tis enough to know the Laws themselves.

A wise man will desire no more than what he may get justly, use soberly, distribute cheerfully, and leave contently.