People want to catch a buzz. That is why drugs are illegal, yet people still try to get their hands on them no matter what the consequence. Drugs make us happy, they may not be healthy.

Keep flax from fire, and youth from gaming.

Industry and patience are the surest means of plenty.

Taxes on consumption, like those on capital or income, to be just, must be uniform.

Pay what you owe and you'll know what's your own.

If you'd be beloved, make yourself amiable. A true friend is the best possession.

All wars are follies, very expensive and very mischievous ones. In my opinion, there never was a good war or a bad peace. When will mankind be convinced and agree to settle their difficulties by arbitration?