The only time a question should be asked is when all other possibilities of finding the answer for yourself have been eliminated.

We have been assured, Sir, in the Sacred Writings, that 'except the Lord build the House, they labor in vain that build it' I firmly believe this; by our partial local interests; our projects will be confounded, and we ourselves shall become a reproach and a by word down to future ages.

I think that a young state, like a young virgin, should modestly stay at home, and wait the application of suitors for an alliance with her; and not run about offering her amity to all the world; and hazarding their refusal. Our virgin is a jolly one; and tho at present not very rich, will in time be a great fortune, and where she has a favorable predisposition, it seems to me well worth cultivating.

Human felicity is produced not as much by great pieces of good fortune that seldom happen as by little advantages that occur every day.

On second thought, it's a good thing love is blind otherwise it would see too much.

Singularity in the right hath ruined many; happy those who are convinced of the general opinion.

Those have a short Lent who owe money to be paid at Easter.