Never confuse motion with action.

I never knew a man who was good at making excuses who was good at anything else.

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

Nothing is more important for the public wealth than to form and train youth in wisdom and virtue. Only a virtuous people are capable of freedom.

Here is my Creed. I believe in one God, creator of the Universe. That he governs it by his Providence. That he ought to be worshiped. That the most acceptable service we render him is doing good to his other children. That the soul of Man is immortal, and will be treated with justice in another life respecting its conduct in this.

Order - Let all your things have their places; let each part of your business have its time.

I never turned to drink. It seemed to turn to me.