It is very imprudent to deprive America of any of her privileges. If her commerce and friendship are of any importance to you, they are to be had on no other terms than leaving her in the full enjoyment of her rights.

Traveling is one way of lengthening life, at least in appearance.

The greatest monarch on the proudest throne is obliged to sit upon his own arse.

Do well by doing good.

Eat what you like, but dress for other people.

Old boys have their playthings as well as young ones; the difference is only in the price.

Private property...is the creature of society and is subject to the calls of that society even to the last farthing.