I am on this account not displeased that the Figure is not known as a Bald Eagle, but looks more like a Turkey. For the Truth the Turkey is in Comparison a much more respectable Bird, and withal a true original Native of America... He is besides, though a little vain & silly, a Bird of Courage, and would not hesitate to attack a Grenadier of the British Guards who should presume to invade his Farm Yard with a red Coat on.

When circumstances don't fit our ideas they become our difficulties

Eat what you like, but dress for other people.

If Men are so wicked as we now see them with Religion what would they be if without it?

As often as we do good, we sacrifice.

La pereza anda tan despacio que la pobreza no tarda en alcanzarla.

A child thinks 20 shillings and 20 years can never be spent.